Nelson, California
Nelson has an average healthcare access score of 85/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 50 points above the California state average of 35. And 41 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 Nelson
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Nelson. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Nelson
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95958 | 85 | Excellent Access | B+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Nelson
How good is healthcare access in Nelson, California?
Nelson has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 85/100 (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 Nelson has the best healthcare?
ZIP 95958 scores highest in Nelson at 85/100, while ZIP 95958 scores lowest at 85/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Nelson have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Nelson 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 Nelson?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Nelson 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 Nelson?
Nelson 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 Nelson average healthcare access score of 85/100 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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