Cherry Creek, South Dakota
Cherry Creek has an average healthcare access score of 17/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 42 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 27 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
Healthcare Desert
Grade: F
1 ZIP code in Cherry Creek
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Cherry Creek. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Cherry Creek
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57622 | 17 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Cherry Creek
How good is healthcare access in Cherry Creek, South Dakota?
Cherry Creek has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 17/100 (Healthcare Desert), 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 Cherry Creek has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57622 scores highest in Cherry Creek at 17/100, while ZIP 57622 scores lowest at 17/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Cherry Creek have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 57622 in Cherry Creek scores 17/100, qualifying as a healthcare desert (below 25/100). Even within the same city, access can collapse at the ZIP level — typically driven by specialist shortages and uninsured rates above 20%.
How many doctors are in Cherry Creek?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek average healthcare access score of 17/100 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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