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No lung cancer score data is available for this ZIP code yet.
Each condition score reflects access to the specific specialists, screening facilities, and treatment centers relevant to that condition
Each score uses the same E2SFCA spatial access methodology but filtered to condition-relevant providers — the diabetes score weights endocrinologists and diabetes care centers, while the breast cancer score weights mammography facilities and oncologists.
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 17604. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, and population vulnerability to provide a composite view of community health readiness.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Density metric measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 17604. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth availability. A higher score means more providers per capita within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
The Hospital Proximity metric evaluates distance to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent care centers, and inpatient facilities near 17604. It factors in hospital quality ratings, bed availability, trauma center level, and average travel time to the nearest emergency department.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Transit Access metric captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
ZIP code 17604 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 17604
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17603 | Lancaster, PA | 49 | D | 1 mi |
| 17504 | Bausman, PA | 48 | D | 1.69 mi |
| 17601 | Lancaster, PA | 51 | D+ | 1.78 mi |
| 17520 | East Petersburg, PA | 53 | D+ | 3.79 mi |
| 17551 | Millersville, PA | 47 | D | 3.91 mi |
| 17602 | Lancaster, PA | 46 | D | 4.06 mi |
| 17554 | Mountville, PA | 52 | D+ | 4.17 mi |
| 17538 | Landisville, PA | 55 | C- | 5.01 mi |
| 17584 | Willow Street, PA | 42 | D- | 6.33 mi |
| 17582 | Washington Boro, PA | 49 | D | 6.86 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to LANCASTER, Pennsylvania
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View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Pennsylvania
Healthcare Facility
Healthcare Facility
0.89 mi away
YEALY EYE LLC
Healthcare Facility
1 mi away
THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP
Healthcare Facility
1.01 mi away
LANCASTER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Psychiatric
1.04 mi away
THE HEART GROUP OF LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH
Healthcare Facility
1.05 mi away
Healthcare Facility
Healthcare Facility
1.12 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
53/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
0.89 mi
Nearest Hospital
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania
Key demographic data for ZIP code 17604
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
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See how 17604 stacks up against nearby ZIP codes in healthcare access.
The CartoChrome Health Score uses an Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) algorithm combining 21 public data sources across 8 components. Each ZIP code receives a composite 0-100 score based on provider density, facility access, transportation infrastructure, and social determinants of health.
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