Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domainWhere Buckland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Buckland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Buckland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Buckland
Dental care lags in Buckland
34.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 33.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 91 miles from Buckland
The closest emergency room is Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue, 90.5 miles away in a straight line. And 26.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Maniilaq Association is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Buckland
43% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska (3 times the Alaska rate). No reliable transportation (26.1% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (23.1% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 33.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and high cholesterol are less common in Buckland
Buckland runs below Alaska on cancer (3.5% vs 7%), high cholesterol (27.4% vs 33.4%) and arthritis (19.4% vs 23.3%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Alaska 14%). Conditions ↓
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 Buckland’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Buckland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Buckland
1 community health center in Buckland, 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 Buckland; ≈ 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.
33.6% of Buckland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Buckland adults…
Buckland runs below AK on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Buckland adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Buckland runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Buckland 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.
Buckland 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 Buckland adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Buckland
Why doesn’t Buckland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Buckland.
Where can I get low-cost care near Buckland?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tigautchiaq Amainiq Health Clinic in Buckland, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Buckland.
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.