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Overall Health Score
Some healthcare services require significant travel or wait times in 13649.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
57/100
Moderate Access
Comparisons
How the 57/100 overall health score for 13649 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital proximity, bed count, ER access, and facility quality
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 13649. 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 13649. 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 13649. 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 13649 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 13649
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13683 | Rooseveltown, NY | 21 | F | 3.61 mi |
| 13655 | Hogansburg, NY | 46 | D | 5 mi |
| 13613 | Brasher Falls, NY | 53 | D+ | 5.02 mi |
| 12914 | Bombay, NY | 58 | C- | 6.29 mi |
| 13662 | Massena, NY | 43 | D- | 8.45 mi |
| 12957 | Moira, NY | 72 | B- | 9.46 mi |
| 12967 | North Lawrence, NY | 56 | C- | 10.59 mi |
| 12916 | Brushton, NY | 90 | A | 11.74 mi |
| 13697 | Winthrop, NY | 58 | C- | 11.79 mi |
| 12937 | Fort Covington, NY | 72 | B- | 12.07 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Helena, New York
Showing 15 physicians
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 New York
MASSENA HOSPITAL INC
Acute Care Hospitals
9.25 mi away
PREMIER ANESTHESIA OF NEW YORK, P.C.
Healthcare Facility
9.26 mi away
SAINT LAWRENCE PATHOLOGY PLLC
Healthcare Facility
9.26 mi away
DELPHI HOSPITALIST SERVICES LLC
Healthcare Facility
9.26 mi away
MASSENA HOSPITAL INC
Healthcare Facility
9.26 mi away
MASSENA HOSPITAL INC
Healthcare Facility
9.55 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.
Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
52/100
Moderate Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
0.0%
Zero-Vehicle Households
9.25 mi
Nearest Hospital
58
Population
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.
Helena, New York
61.8% of the population in 13649 drive to work alone. Approximately 44.1% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.64 members with about 2.05 cars per household.
An estimated 100.0% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. The uninsured rate of 0.0% is below the national average, suggesting relatively good insurance coverage in this area.
ZIP code 13649 has a total population of 58 with a median age of 55.2. The area is 100.0% White. The male-to-female ratio is 0.93. There are 11 residents under 18 and 19 residents over 65.
The median household income in 13649 is N/A. Lower income levels can create significant barriers to healthcare access, including inability to afford copays, medications, and transportation to medical appointments.
There are 39 housing units in 13649, with 22 owner-occupied and 0 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is N/A. Approximately 17 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 13649
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.
Population diversity in ZIP 13649
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: N/A
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
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