Kirtland Afb, New Mexico
Kirtland Afb has an average healthcare access score of 96/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 1 ZIP code. That's 70 points above the New Mexico state average of 26. And 52 points above 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 Paradise
Grade: A+
1 ZIP code in Kirtland Afb
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Kirtland Afb. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Kirtland Afb
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87117 | 96 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Kirtland Afb
How good is healthcare access in Kirtland Afb, New Mexico?
Kirtland Afb has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 96/100 (Healthcare Paradise), 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 Kirtland Afb has the best healthcare?
ZIP 87117 scores highest in Kirtland Afb at 96/100, while ZIP 87117 scores lowest at 96/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Kirtland Afb have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Kirtland Afb 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 Kirtland Afb?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Kirtland Afb 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 Kirtland Afb?
Kirtland Afb 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 Kirtland Afb average healthcare access score of 96/100 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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