Ponsford, Minnesota
Ponsford has an average healthcare access score of 26/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 25 points below the Minnesota state average of 51. And 18 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 Ponsford
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Ponsford. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Ponsford
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56575 | 26 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Ponsford
How good is healthcare access in Ponsford, Minnesota?
Ponsford has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 26/100 (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 Ponsford has the best healthcare?
ZIP 56575 scores highest in Ponsford at 26/100, while ZIP 56575 scores lowest at 26/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Ponsford have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Ponsford 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 Ponsford?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Ponsford 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 Ponsford?
Ponsford 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 Ponsford average healthcare access score of 26/100 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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