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Overall Health Score
Most healthcare needs can be met within a short drive for residents of 18927.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
72/100
Excellent Access
Comparisons
How the 72/100 overall health score for 18927 is calculated
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 18927. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 18927. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 18927. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 18927 on the map
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Hilltown, Pennsylvania
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View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
42/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
2.38 mi
Nearest Hospital
311
Population
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Hilltown, Pennsylvania
85.7% of the population in 18927 drive to work alone. Approximately 70.8% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.1 members with about 1.59 cars per household.
An estimated 100.0% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. The uninsured rate of 0.0% is below the national average, suggesting relatively good insurance coverage in this area.
ZIP code 18927 has a total population of 311 with a median age of 40.1. The area is 100.0% White. The male-to-female ratio is 0.25.
The median household income in 18927 is $250,001. 12.2% of households earn under $25,000 per year. 73.6% earn $200,000 or more. Above-average income levels generally support better healthcare access through ability to afford insurance premiums, copays, and transportation.
There are 148 housing units in 18927, with 39 owner-occupied and 109 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is N/A.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 18927
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 18927
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $250,001
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
62.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
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