Palms, Michigan
Palms has an average healthcare access score of 34/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 10 points below the Michigan state average of 44. And 10 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 Palms
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Palms. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Palms
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48465 | 34 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Palms
How good is healthcare access in Palms, Michigan?
Palms has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 34/100 (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 Palms has the best healthcare?
ZIP 48465 scores highest in Palms at 34/100, while ZIP 48465 scores lowest at 34/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Palms have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Palms 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 Palms?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Palms 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 Palms?
Palms 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 Palms average healthcare access score of 34/100 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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