Apalachicola, Florida
Apalachicola has an average healthcare access score of 33/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 7 points below the Florida state average of 40. And 11 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
Limited Access
Grade: D
1 ZIP code in Apalachicola
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Apalachicola. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Apalachicola
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32320 | 33 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Apalachicola
How good is healthcare access in Apalachicola, Florida?
Apalachicola has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 33/100 (Limited Access), 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 Apalachicola has the best healthcare?
ZIP 32320 scores highest in Apalachicola at 33/100, while ZIP 32320 scores lowest at 33/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Apalachicola have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Apalachicola currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Apalachicola?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola?
Apalachicola 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 Apalachicola average healthcare access score of 33/100 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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