Where Anderson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anderson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anderson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anderson
The nearest ER is 56 miles from Anderson
The closest emergency room is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 55.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Dena Nena Henash is closer (3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Anderson is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Anderson’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Anderson adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Anderson’s likely range.
Care in and near Anderson
1 community health center in Anderson, 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 Anderson; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Anderson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Anderson adults…
On every condition, Anderson is about the same as Alaska. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Anderson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Anderson adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Anderson 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.
Anderson 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 Anderson adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Anderson
Why doesn’t Anderson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anderson.
Where can I get low-cost care near Anderson?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mary C. Demientieff Health Clinic (Nenana) in Anderson, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anderson.
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.