Sharon Grove, Kentucky
Sharon Grove has an average healthcare access score of 26/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 20 points below the Kentucky state average of 46. And 18 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 Sharon Grove
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Sharon Grove. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Sharon Grove
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42280 | 26 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Sharon Grove
How good is healthcare access in Sharon Grove, Kentucky?
Sharon Grove has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 26/100 (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 Sharon Grove has the best healthcare?
ZIP 42280 scores highest in Sharon Grove at 26/100, while ZIP 42280 scores lowest at 26/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Sharon Grove have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Sharon Grove 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 Sharon Grove?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Sharon Grove 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 Sharon Grove?
Sharon Grove 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 Sharon Grove average healthcare access score of 26/100 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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