Watauga, South Dakota
Watauga has an average healthcare access score of 22/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 37 points below the South Dakota state average of 59. And 22 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 Watauga
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Watauga. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Watauga
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57660 | 22 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Watauga
How good is healthcare access in Watauga, South Dakota?
Watauga has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 22/100 (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 Watauga has the best healthcare?
ZIP 57660 scores highest in Watauga at 22/100, while ZIP 57660 scores lowest at 22/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Watauga have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 57660 in Watauga scores 22/100, 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 Watauga?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Watauga 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 Watauga?
Watauga 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 Watauga average healthcare access score of 22/100 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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