Blue River, Kentucky
Blue River has an average healthcare access score of 65/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 19 points above the Kentucky state average of 46. And 21 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C+
1 ZIP code in Blue River
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Blue River. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Blue River
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41607 | 65 | Moderate Access | C+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Blue River
How good is healthcare access in Blue River, Kentucky?
Blue River has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 65/100 (Moderate 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 Blue River has the best healthcare?
ZIP 41607 scores highest in Blue River at 65/100, while ZIP 41607 scores lowest at 65/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Blue River have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Blue River 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 Blue River?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Blue River 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 Blue River?
Blue River 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 Blue River average healthcare access score of 65/100 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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