Calexico, California
Calexico has an average healthcare access score of 15/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 20 points below the California state average of 35. And 29 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 Calexico
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Calexico. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Calexico
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92231 | 15 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Calexico
How good is healthcare access in Calexico, California?
Calexico has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 15/100 (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 Calexico has the best healthcare?
ZIP 92231 scores highest in Calexico at 15/100, while ZIP 92231 scores lowest at 15/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Calexico have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 92231 in Calexico scores 15/100, 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 Calexico?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Calexico 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 Calexico?
Calexico 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 Calexico average healthcare access score of 15/100 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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