Rika's Landing Roadhouse · Photo: User:Lar · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Big Delta residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Delta, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Big Delta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Delta
The nearest ER is 73 miles from Big Delta
The closest emergency room is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, 73 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Health Ministries is closer (7.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Big Delta is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Big Delta’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 ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Big Delta
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Big Delta runs above Alaska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Big Delta 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 Big Delta’s likely range.
Care in and near Big Delta
No hospital or community health center in Big Delta 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 Big Delta; ≈ 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 Big Delta adults…
Big Delta runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.2% of Big Delta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
29 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Big Delta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Big Delta adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Big Delta 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.
Big Delta and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltana | B+ | 34% | 9.6% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Whitestone | — | — | — | — | |
| Delta Junction | — | — | — | — |
Whitestone: fewer than 1,000 residents. Delta Junction: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Big Delta adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Delta
Why doesn’t Big Delta have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Delta.
Where can I get low-cost care near Big Delta?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Road Health Ministries in Delta Junction, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Big Delta.
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.