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COPD Score
Some healthcare services require significant travel or wait times in 80823.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
53/100
Moderate Access
Comparisons
How the 53/100 copd score for 80823 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
53
Moderate Access · C-
33
Limited Access · D
This ZIP scores 20 points higher for copd than its overall health score.
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.
Access to neurologists, memory care, and cognitive health services
Access to rheumatologists, orthopedics, and pain management
Access to pulmonologists, allergists, and respiratory care
Access to mammography, oncologists, and breast cancer treatment
Access to cardiologists, blood pressure management, and heart care
Access to oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and lung cancer screening
Comprehensive healthcare access across all dimensions
Access to urologists, oncologists, and prostate screening
Access to endocrinologists, insulin providers, and diabetes care
Access to diabetes management, nutrition, and primary care
Health insurance coverage and social determinants of health
The Insurance Index reflects the demographic and social determinants of health in 80823. 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 80823. 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 80823. 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 80823 on the map
Health scores for ZIP codes near 80823
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81021 | Arlington, CO | 38 | F | 18.56 mi |
| 81045 | Haswell, CO | 63 | C | 18.83 mi |
| 80821 | Hugo, CO | 99 | A+ | 19.67 mi |
| 81063 | Ordway, CO | 7 | F | 23.78 mi |
| 80833 | Rush, CO | 12 | F | 25.56 mi |
| 80862 | Wild Horse, CO | 63 | C | 26.28 mi |
| 81076 | Sugar City, CO | 25 | F | 26.62 mi |
| 80825 | Kit Carson, CO | 77 | B | 36.71 mi |
| 80830 | Matheson, CO | 57 | C- | 37.73 mi |
| 81062 | Olney Springs, CO | 16 | F | 37.87 mi |
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
69/100
High Transportation Vulnerability
Higher scores = more vulnerable to transportation barriers
1.1%
Zero-Vehicle Households
30.91 mi
Nearest Hospital
190
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.
Karval, Colorado
83.0% of the population in 80823 drive to work alone. Approximately 51.1% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.02 members with about 1.10 cars per household. About 1.1% of households have no vehicle, which can significantly impact access to healthcare facilities.
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 80823 has a total population of 190 with a median age of 65.3. The area is 96.3% White. The male-to-female ratio is 0.67. There are 40 residents under 18 and 101 residents over 65.
The median household income in 80823 is $43,750. 37.2% of households earn under $25,000 per year. Moderate income levels may present some barriers to healthcare access depending on insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs.
There are 107 housing units in 80823, with 68 owner-occupied and 26 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $617. Approximately 13 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 80823
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 80823
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: $43,750
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.
32.3% 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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