Ajo, Arizona
Ajo has an average healthcare access score of 6/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 23 points below the Arizona state average of 29. And 38 points below the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Healthcare Desert
Grade: F
1 ZIP code in Ajo
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Ajo. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Ajo
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85321 | 6 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Ajo
How good is healthcare access in Ajo, Arizona?
Ajo has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 6/100 (Healthcare Desert), measured across 1 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Ajo has the best healthcare?
ZIP 85321 scores highest in Ajo at 6/100, while ZIP 85321 scores lowest at 6/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Ajo have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 85321 in Ajo scores 6/100, qualifying as a healthcare desert (below 25/100). Even within the same city, access can collapse at the ZIP level — typically driven by specialist shortages and uninsured rates above 20%.
How many doctors are in Ajo?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Ajo residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Ajo?
Ajo contains 1 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Ajo average healthcare access score of 6/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 1 ZIP code in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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