Leicester, North Carolina
Leicester has an average healthcare access score of 49/100 (Limited Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 11 points above the North Carolina state average of 38. And 5 points above 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 Leicester
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Leicester. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Leicester
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28748 | 49 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Leicester
How good is healthcare access in Leicester, North Carolina?
Leicester has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 49/100 (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 Leicester has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28748 scores highest in Leicester at 49/100, while ZIP 28748 scores lowest at 49/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Leicester have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Leicester 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 Leicester?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Leicester 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 Leicester?
Leicester 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 Leicester average healthcare access score of 49/100 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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