Photo: Bill Raften, US Fish & Wildlife Service · Public domainWhere Alatna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alatna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99720. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alatna
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Alatna
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.6%), about twice the Alaska rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.5%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Alatna runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Alatna
46.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 29.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Alatna’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alatna
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31%), about twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (18.5% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 22.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alaska figure falls outside Alatna’s likely range; Alatna’s figures come from ZIP code 99720, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alatna adults…
Alatna runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alatna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.6% of Alatna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Care in and near Alatna
1 community health center in Alatna.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Alatna; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
How Alatna adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alatna runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Alatna adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Alatna and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allakaket | — | — | — | — |
Allakaket: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alatna adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alatna
Why doesn’t Alatna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alatna.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alatna?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alatna Health Clinic in Allakaket, 3.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alatna.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alaska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.