Photo: Beeblebrox · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Alcan Border residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alcan Border, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99764. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alcan Border
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Alcan Border
1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.7%, vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Alcan Border runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Alcan Border adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 21.7% across Alaska. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Alcan Border
45.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Alcan Border’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
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 Alcan Border’s likely range; Alcan Border’s figures come from ZIP code 99764, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alcan Border adults…
Alcan Border runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Alcan Border adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Alcan Border
No hospital or community health center in Alcan Border itself. These are the nearest.
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 Alcan Border; ≈ 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).
How Alcan Border adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alcan Border runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Alcan Border 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.3% of Alcan Border adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Alcan Border and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alcan Border adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alcan Border
Why doesn’t Alcan Border have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alcan Border.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alcan Border.
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.