Canyon Dam, California
Canyon Dam has an average healthcare access score of 21/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 14 points below the California state average of 35. And 23 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 Canyon Dam
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Canyon Dam. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Canyon Dam
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95923 | 21 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Canyon Dam
How good is healthcare access in Canyon Dam, California?
Canyon Dam has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 21/100 (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 Canyon Dam has the best healthcare?
ZIP 95923 scores highest in Canyon Dam at 21/100, while ZIP 95923 scores lowest at 21/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Canyon Dam have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 95923 in Canyon Dam 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 Canyon Dam?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Canyon Dam 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 Canyon Dam?
Canyon Dam 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 Canyon Dam average healthcare access score of 21/100 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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