Kimball, South Dakota
Kimball has an average healthcare access score of 60/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 1 points above the South Dakota state average of 59. And 16 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 Kimball
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Kimball. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Kimball
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57355 | 60 | Moderate Access | C+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Kimball
How good is healthcare access in Kimball, South Dakota?
Kimball has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 60/100 (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 Kimball has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57355 scores highest in Kimball at 60/100, while ZIP 57355 scores lowest at 60/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Kimball have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Kimball 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 Kimball?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Kimball 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 Kimball?
Kimball 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 Kimball average healthcare access score of 60/100 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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