West Baldwin, Maine
West Baldwin has an average healthcare access score of 9/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 21 points below the Maine state average of 30. And 16 points below the national average of 25.
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 West Baldwin
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around West Baldwin. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in West Baldwin
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04091 | 9 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in West Baldwin
How good is healthcare access in West Baldwin, Maine?
West Baldwin has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 9/100 (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 West Baldwin has the best healthcare?
ZIP 04091 scores highest in West Baldwin at 9/100, while ZIP 04091 scores lowest at 9/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does West Baldwin have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 04091 in West Baldwin scores 9/100, 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 West Baldwin?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect West Baldwin 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 West Baldwin?
West Baldwin 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 West Baldwin average healthcare access score of 9/100 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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