Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction has an average healthcare access score of 24/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 2 ZIP codes. That's 5 points below the Arizona state average of 29. And 20 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
2 ZIP codes in Apache Junction
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ZIP codes in and around Apache Junction. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Apache Junction
How good is healthcare access in Apache Junction, Arizona?
Apache Junction has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 24/100 (Healthcare Desert), measured across 2 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Apache Junction has the best healthcare?
ZIP 85120 scores highest in Apache Junction at 26/100, while ZIP 85119 scores lowest at 21/100. A 5-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Apache Junction have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 85119 in Apache Junction scores 21/100, 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 Apache Junction?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction?
Apache Junction contains 2 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 Apache Junction average healthcare access score of 24/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 2 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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