Plumtree, North Carolina
Plumtree has an average healthcare access score of 88/100 (Excellent Access) across 1 ZIP code. That's 50 points above the North Carolina state average of 38. And 44 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
Excellent Access
Grade: B+
1 ZIP code in Plumtree
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Plumtree. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Plumtree
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28664 | 88 | Excellent Access | B+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Plumtree
How good is healthcare access in Plumtree, North Carolina?
Plumtree has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 88/100 (Excellent 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 Plumtree has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28664 scores highest in Plumtree at 88/100, while ZIP 28664 scores lowest at 88/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Plumtree have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Plumtree 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 Plumtree?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Plumtree 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 Plumtree?
Plumtree 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 Plumtree average healthcare access score of 88/100 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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