Elsmere, Nebraska
Elsmere has an average healthcare access score of 90/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 1 ZIP code. That's 30 points above the Nebraska state average of 60. And 46 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 Elsmere
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Elsmere. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Elsmere
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69135 | 90 | Healthcare Paradise | A |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Elsmere
How good is healthcare access in Elsmere, Nebraska?
Elsmere has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 90/100 (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 Elsmere has the best healthcare?
ZIP 69135 scores highest in Elsmere at 90/100, while ZIP 69135 scores lowest at 90/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Elsmere have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Elsmere 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 Elsmere?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Elsmere 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 Elsmere?
Elsmere 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 Elsmere average healthcare access score of 90/100 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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