Ferguson, North Carolina
Ferguson has an average healthcare access score of 27/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 11 points below the North Carolina state average of 38. And 17 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 Ferguson
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Ferguson. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Ferguson
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28624 | 27 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Ferguson
How good is healthcare access in Ferguson, North Carolina?
Ferguson has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 27/100 (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 Ferguson has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28624 scores highest in Ferguson at 27/100, while ZIP 28624 scores lowest at 27/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Ferguson have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Ferguson 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 Ferguson?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Ferguson 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 Ferguson?
Ferguson 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 Ferguson average healthcare access score of 27/100 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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