Grassy Creek, North Carolina
Grassy Creek has an average healthcare access score of 31/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 7 points below the North Carolina state average of 38. And 13 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 Grassy Creek
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Grassy Creek. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Grassy Creek
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28631 | 31 | Limited Access | D |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Grassy Creek
How good is healthcare access in Grassy Creek, North Carolina?
Grassy Creek has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 31/100 (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 Grassy Creek has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28631 scores highest in Grassy Creek at 31/100, while ZIP 28631 scores lowest at 31/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Grassy Creek have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Grassy 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 Grassy Creek?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Grassy 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 Grassy Creek?
Grassy 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 Grassy Creek average healthcare access score of 31/100 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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