Howard, South Dakota
Howard has an average healthcare access score of 29/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 30 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 15 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 Howard
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Howard. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Howard
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57349 | 29 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Howard
How good is healthcare access in Howard, South Dakota?
Howard has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 29/100 (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 Howard has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57349 scores highest in Howard at 29/100, while ZIP 57349 scores lowest at 29/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Howard have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Howard 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 Howard?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Howard 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 Howard?
Howard 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 Howard average healthcare access score of 29/100 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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