Vivian, South Dakota
Vivian has an average healthcare access score of 13/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 46 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 31 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 Vivian
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Vivian. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Vivian
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57576 | 13 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Vivian
How good is healthcare access in Vivian, South Dakota?
Vivian has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 13/100 (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 Vivian has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57576 scores highest in Vivian at 13/100, while ZIP 57576 scores lowest at 13/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Vivian have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 57576 in Vivian scores 13/100, 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 Vivian?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Vivian 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 Vivian?
Vivian 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 Vivian average healthcare access score of 13/100 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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