Aurora, South Dakota
Aurora has an average healthcare access score of 52/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 7 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 8 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 Aurora
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Aurora. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Aurora
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57002 | 52 | Moderate Access | C |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Aurora
How good is healthcare access in Aurora, South Dakota?
Aurora has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 52/100 (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 Aurora has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57002 scores highest in Aurora at 52/100, while ZIP 57002 scores lowest at 52/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Aurora have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Aurora 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 Aurora?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Aurora 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 Aurora?
Aurora 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 Aurora average healthcare access score of 52/100 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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