Photo: Lpangelrob · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Cantwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cantwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cantwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cantwell
The nearest ER is 103 miles from Cantwell
The closest emergency room is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 102.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Dena Nena Henash is closer (66.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Cantwell
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Cantwell runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Cantwell is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Cantwell’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Cantwell, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Cantwell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 8 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 Cantwell’s likely range.
Care in and near Cantwell
No hospital or community health center in Cantwell 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 Cantwell; ≈ 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 Cantwell adults…
Cantwell runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cantwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
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 Cantwell 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.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Cantwell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cantwell does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Cantwell 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.
Cantwell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Park | — | — | — | — |
Denali Park: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cantwell adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cantwell
Why doesn’t Cantwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cantwell.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cantwell.
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.