Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Ridgecrest has an average healthcare access score of 16/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 22 points below the North Carolina state average of 38. And 28 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
Healthcare Desert
Grade: F
1 ZIP code in Ridgecrest
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Ridgecrest. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Ridgecrest
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28770 | 16 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Ridgecrest
How good is healthcare access in Ridgecrest, North Carolina?
Ridgecrest has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 16/100 (Healthcare Desert), 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 Ridgecrest has the best healthcare?
ZIP 28770 scores highest in Ridgecrest at 16/100, while ZIP 28770 scores lowest at 16/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Ridgecrest have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 28770 in Ridgecrest scores 16/100, qualifying as a healthcare desert (below 25/100). Even within the same city, access can collapse at the ZIP level — typically driven by specialist shortages and uninsured rates above 20%.
How many doctors are in Ridgecrest?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest average healthcare access score of 16/100 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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