Buffalo Gap, South Dakota
Buffalo Gap has an average healthcare access score of 95/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 1 ZIP code. That's 36 points above the South Dakota state average of 59. And 51 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 Buffalo Gap
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Buffalo Gap. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Buffalo Gap
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57722 | 95 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Buffalo Gap
How good is healthcare access in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota?
Buffalo Gap has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 95/100 (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 Buffalo Gap has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57722 scores highest in Buffalo Gap at 95/100, while ZIP 57722 scores lowest at 95/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Buffalo Gap have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap?
Buffalo Gap 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 Buffalo Gap average healthcare access score of 95/100 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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