Velpen, Indiana
Velpen has an average healthcare access score of 94/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 1 ZIP code. That's 44 points above the Indiana state average of 50. And 50 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
Healthcare Paradise
Grade: A
1 ZIP code in Velpen
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Velpen. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Velpen
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47590 | 94 | Healthcare Paradise | A |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Velpen
How good is healthcare access in Velpen, Indiana?
Velpen has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 94/100 (Healthcare Paradise), 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 Velpen has the best healthcare?
ZIP 47590 scores highest in Velpen at 94/100, while ZIP 47590 scores lowest at 94/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Velpen have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Velpen 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 Velpen?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Velpen 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 Velpen?
Velpen 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 Velpen average healthcare access score of 94/100 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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