Elrod, Alabama
Elrod has an average healthcare access score of 72/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 29 points above the Alabama state average of 43. And 28 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
Excellent Access
Grade: B
1 ZIP code in Elrod
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Elrod. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Elrod
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35458 | 72 | Excellent Access | B |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Elrod
How good is healthcare access in Elrod, Alabama?
Elrod has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 72/100 (Excellent 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 Elrod has the best healthcare?
ZIP 35458 scores highest in Elrod at 72/100, while ZIP 35458 scores lowest at 72/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Elrod have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Elrod 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 Elrod?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Elrod 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 Elrod?
Elrod 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 Elrod average healthcare access score of 72/100 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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