Inkster, North Dakota
Inkster has an average healthcare access score of 6/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 21 points below the North Dakota state average of 27. And 19 points below the national average of 25.
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 Inkster
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Inkster. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Inkster
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58244 | 6 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Inkster
How good is healthcare access in Inkster, North Dakota?
Inkster has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 6/100 (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 Inkster has the best healthcare?
ZIP 58244 scores highest in Inkster at 6/100, while ZIP 58244 scores lowest at 6/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Inkster have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 58244 in Inkster scores 6/100, 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 Inkster?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Inkster 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 Inkster?
Inkster 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 Inkster average healthcare access score of 6/100 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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