Glens Fork, Kentucky
Glens Fork has an average healthcare access score of 58/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 12 points above the Kentucky state average of 46. And 14 points above 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
Moderate Access
Grade: C
1 ZIP code in Glens Fork
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Glens Fork. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Glens Fork
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42741 | 58 | Moderate Access | C |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Glens Fork
How good is healthcare access in Glens Fork, Kentucky?
Glens Fork has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 58/100 (Moderate Access), 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 Glens Fork has the best healthcare?
ZIP 42741 scores highest in Glens Fork at 58/100, while ZIP 42741 scores lowest at 58/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Glens Fork have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Glens Fork currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Glens Fork?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Glens Fork 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 Glens Fork?
Glens Fork 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 Glens Fork average healthcare access score of 58/100 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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