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Overall Health Score
Significant gaps exist in healthcare availability for residents of 87547.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
33/100
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How the 33/100 overall health score for 87547 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 87547. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 87547. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 87547. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 87547 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 87547
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87544 | Los Alamos, NM | 27 | F | 6.54 mi |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 32 | F | 12.99 mi |
| 87506 | Santa Fe, NM | 37 | F | 13.36 mi |
| 87507 | Santa Fe, NM | 37 | F | 14.13 mi |
| 87083 | Cochiti Lake, NM | 19 | F | 14.47 mi |
| 87041 | Pena Blanca, NM | 21 | F | 15.56 mi |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 30 | F | 16.44 mi |
| 87072 | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | 18 | F | 17.57 mi |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 26 | F | 19.59 mi |
| 87501 | Santa Fe, NM | 41 | D- | 20.28 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to White Rock, New Mexico
Showing 15 physicians
View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near New Mexico
TRINITY URGENT CARE, LLC
Healthcare Facility
7.08 mi away
DR CHARLES LENZ LLC
Healthcare Facility
7.47 mi away
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO
Healthcare Facility
8 mi away
SANTA FE PATHOLOGY SERVICES PA
Healthcare Facility
8 mi away
LOS ALAMOS MEDICAL CENTER
Acute Care Hospitals
8.15 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
White Rock, New Mexico
An estimated 99.8% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. The uninsured rate of 0.2% is below the national average, suggesting relatively good insurance coverage in this area.
ZIP code 87547 has a total population of 5,568 with a median age of 41.7. The area is 82.9% White, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 15.9% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 0.96. There are 1,484 residents under 18 and 1,289 residents over 65.
The median household income in 87547 is $150,714. 2.9% of households earn under $25,000 per year. 32.9% earn $200,000 or more. Above-average income levels generally support better healthcare access through ability to afford insurance premiums, copays, and transportation.
There are 2,304 housing units in 87547, with 2,032 owner-occupied and 8 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is N/A. Approximately 264 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 87547
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 87547
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $150,714
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
70.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
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