Lake Norden, South Dakota
Lake Norden has an average healthcare access score of 37/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 22 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 7 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 Lake Norden
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Lake Norden. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Lake Norden
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57248 | 37 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Lake Norden
How good is healthcare access in Lake Norden, South Dakota?
Lake Norden has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 37/100 (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 Lake Norden has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57248 scores highest in Lake Norden at 37/100, while ZIP 57248 scores lowest at 37/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Lake Norden have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Lake Norden 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 Lake Norden?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Lake Norden 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 Lake Norden?
Lake Norden 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 Lake Norden average healthcare access score of 37/100 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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