Lower Salem, Ohio
Lower Salem has an average healthcare access score of 43/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 11 points below the Ohio state average of 54. 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 Lower Salem
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Lower Salem. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Lower Salem
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45745 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Lower Salem
How good is healthcare access in Lower Salem, Ohio?
Lower Salem 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 Lower Salem has the best healthcare?
ZIP 45745 scores highest in Lower Salem at 43/100, while ZIP 45745 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 Lower Salem have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Lower Salem 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 Lower Salem?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Lower Salem 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 Lower Salem?
Lower Salem 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 Lower Salem 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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