Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff has an average healthcare access score of 80/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 20 points above the Nebraska state average of 60. And 36 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 Scottsbluff
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Scottsbluff. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Scottsbluff
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69361 | 80 | Excellent Access | B+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Scottsbluff
How good is healthcare access in Scottsbluff, Nebraska?
Scottsbluff has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 80/100 (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 Scottsbluff has the best healthcare?
ZIP 69361 scores highest in Scottsbluff at 80/100, while ZIP 69361 scores lowest at 80/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Scottsbluff have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff?
Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff average healthcare access score of 80/100 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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