San Rafael, New Mexico
San Rafael has an average healthcare access score of 14/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 2 points below the New Mexico state average of 16. And 11 points below the national average of 25.
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 San Rafael
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around San Rafael. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in San Rafael
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87051 | 14 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in San Rafael
How good is healthcare access in San Rafael, New Mexico?
San Rafael has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 14/100 (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 San Rafael has the best healthcare?
ZIP 87051 scores highest in San Rafael at 14/100, while ZIP 87051 scores lowest at 14/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does San Rafael have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 87051 in San Rafael scores 14/100, 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 San Rafael?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect San Rafael 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 San Rafael?
San Rafael 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 San Rafael average healthcare access score of 14/100 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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