Van Meter, Iowa
Van Meter has an average healthcare access score of 43/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 15 points below the Iowa state average of 58. And 1 points below 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
Limited Access
Grade: D+
1 ZIP code in Van Meter
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Van Meter. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Van Meter
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50261 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Van Meter
How good is healthcare access in Van Meter, Iowa?
Van Meter has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 43/100 (Limited 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 Van Meter has the best healthcare?
ZIP 50261 scores highest in Van Meter at 43/100, while ZIP 50261 scores lowest at 43/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Van Meter have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Van Meter 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 Van Meter?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Van Meter 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 Van Meter?
Van Meter 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 Van Meter average healthcare access score of 43/100 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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