Kirksey, Kentucky
Kirksey has an average healthcare access score of 56/100 (Moderate Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 10 points above the Kentucky state average of 46. And 12 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 Kirksey
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Kirksey. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Kirksey
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42054 | 56 | Moderate Access | C |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Kirksey
How good is healthcare access in Kirksey, Kentucky?
Kirksey has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 56/100 (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 Kirksey has the best healthcare?
ZIP 42054 scores highest in Kirksey at 56/100, while ZIP 42054 scores lowest at 56/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Kirksey have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Kirksey 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 Kirksey?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Kirksey 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 Kirksey?
Kirksey 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 Kirksey average healthcare access score of 56/100 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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