Interactive Map of Medical Facilities in the United States
This interactive map allows you to explore the locations of hospitals, medical centers, and clinics across the United States, using authoritative data from the USGS National Map – Structures Database. Whether you’re in public health, emergency planning, urban development, or just want to locate nearby healthcare services, this tool gives you real-time access to national medical infrastructure data.
What You’ll Find on the Map
- Hospitals: Includes general, specialty, and university-affiliated institutions
- Medical Centers: Comprehensive care facilities beyond traditional hospitals
- Clinics: Localized outpatient centers and specialty clinics
Explore hospitals and medical centers across the United States from the USGS National Map Structures database.
Key Features
“Near Me” Search
With one click, zoom the map to your current location. Instantly see which hospitals or clinics are nearby.
Region Selector
Choose from major U.S. cities or zoom out to see the entire country. Perfect for regional planners and researchers.
Select and Download
Click on one or more facilities to select them. Download your selection in popular formats:
- GeoJSON — Ideal for web maps and GIS
- KML — Compatible with Google Earth
- GPX — For GPS navigation and offline use
All downloads are instant, in-browser, and require no login.
Who Uses This Map?
- Public Health Agencies: For visualizing service coverage and accessibility
- Emergency Response Teams: To plan medical support for disaster scenarios
- Journalists & Researchers: For healthcare access reporting and analysis
- Community Planners: To identify underserved areas and plan new services
- Developers: Integrating reliable, open-source medical facility data into apps and tools
Use Cases
- Compare hospital distribution across rural vs. urban areas
- Identify the closest emergency care locations for risk assessment
- Combine map data with demographic layers for health equity studies
- Plan logistics for emergency evacuations, major events, or service expansions
- Enable informed real estate or commercial development decisions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the National Map Structures Database (layer 49), which catalogs health-related infrastructure across the country.
Is this real-time data?
Not real-time, but it is updated periodically by the USGS and is one of the most comprehensive publicly available datasets for medical facilities.
Can I download all facilities nationwide?
This tool supports download of selected facilities. For bulk access, refer directly to the USGS Structures Database or use its ArcGIS service endpoint.
Are private clinics included?
Some are. The dataset focuses primarily on recognized public, academic, and large private facilities, but coverage of smaller clinics may vary by region.
Do I need special software to use the downloads?
No. GeoJSON can be opened in most GIS platforms, KML in Google Earth, and GPX in GPS apps or devices.
