Where Aleknagik residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aleknagik, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aleknagik. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aleknagik
The nearest ER is 68 miles from Aleknagik
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 68.1 miles away in a straight line. And 19.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Aleknagik
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), about twice the Alaska rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Aleknagik runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Aleknagik adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.6%), vs 21.7% across Alaska. Habits ↓
More Aleknagik adults live with a disability
43.6% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.6% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Aleknagik’s likely range.
Care in and near Aleknagik
1 community health center in Aleknagik, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Aleknagik; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Aleknagik adults…
Aleknagik runs above AK on 8 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aleknagik adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aleknagik adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Aleknagik adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Aleknagik runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Aleknagik 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.
26.3% of Aleknagik adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Aleknagik 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.
Questions about health in Aleknagik
Why doesn’t Aleknagik have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aleknagik.
Where can I get low-cost care near Aleknagik?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aleknagik Health Clinic in Aleknagik, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aleknagik.
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.