Lakewood, New Mexico
Lakewood has an average healthcare access score of 63/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 37 points above the New Mexico state average of 26. And 19 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C+
1 ZIP code in Lakewood
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Lakewood. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Lakewood
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88254 | 63 | Moderate Access | C+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Lakewood
How good is healthcare access in Lakewood, New Mexico?
Lakewood has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 63/100 (Moderate 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 Lakewood has the best healthcare?
ZIP 88254 scores highest in Lakewood at 63/100, while ZIP 88254 scores lowest at 63/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Lakewood have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
Lakewood 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 Lakewood average healthcare access score of 63/100 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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