Almond, North Carolina
Almond has an average healthcare access score of 29/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 9 points below the North Carolina state average of 38. And 15 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 Almond
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Almond. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Almond
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28702 | 29 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Almond
How good is healthcare access in Almond, North Carolina?
Almond has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 29/100 (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 Almond has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28702 scores highest in Almond at 29/100, while ZIP 28702 scores lowest at 29/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Almond have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Almond 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 Almond?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Almond 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 Almond?
Almond 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 Almond average healthcare access score of 29/100 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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