Dorchester, South Carolina
Dorchester has an average healthcare access score of 19/100 (Healthcare Desert) across 1 ZIP code. That's 17 points below the South Carolina state average of 36. And 25 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 Dorchester
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Dorchester. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Dorchester
All 1 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29437 | 19 | Healthcare Desert | F |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Dorchester
How good is healthcare access in Dorchester, South Carolina?
Dorchester has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 19/100 (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 Dorchester has the best healthcare?
ZIP 29437 scores highest in Dorchester at 19/100, while ZIP 29437 scores lowest at 19/100. A 0-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Dorchester have healthcare deserts?
Yes. ZIP 29437 in Dorchester scores 19/100, 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 Dorchester?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Dorchester 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 Dorchester?
Dorchester 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 Dorchester average healthcare access score of 19/100 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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