Lost Creek, Kentucky
Lost Creek has an average healthcare access score of 43/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 3 points below the Kentucky state average of 46. And 1 points below 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
Limited Access
Grade: D+
1 ZIP code in Lost Creek
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Lost Creek. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Lost Creek
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41348 | 43 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Lost Creek
How good is healthcare access in Lost Creek, Kentucky?
Lost Creek has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 43/100 (Limited 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 Lost Creek has the best healthcare?
ZIP 41348 scores highest in Lost Creek at 43/100, while ZIP 41348 scores lowest at 43/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Lost Creek have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek?
Lost Creek 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 Lost Creek average healthcare access score of 43/100 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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