Crane Lake, Minnesota
Crane Lake has an average healthcare access score of 7/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 44 points below the Minnesota state average of 51. And 37 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 Crane Lake
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Crane Lake. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Crane Lake
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55725 | 7 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Crane Lake
How good is healthcare access in Crane Lake, Minnesota?
Crane Lake has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 7/100 (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 Crane Lake has the best healthcare?
ZIP 55725 scores highest in Crane Lake at 7/100, while ZIP 55725 scores lowest at 7/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Crane Lake have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 55725 in Crane Lake scores 7/100, 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 Crane Lake?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Crane Lake 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 Crane Lake?
Crane Lake 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 Crane Lake average healthcare access score of 7/100 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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