Photo: Andrea Pokrzywinski from Cheqamegon National Forest, USA · CC BY 2.0Where Chefornak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chefornak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chefornak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chefornak
Dental care lags in Chefornak
30.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 42.8% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Chefornak
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (35.8%), more than twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 94 miles from Chefornak
The closest emergency room is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel, 94 miles away in a straight line. And 28.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (1.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Chefornak adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (48.3%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 13.7% 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 Chefornak’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chefornak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
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.
Care in and near Chefornak
1 community health center in Chefornak, 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 Chefornak; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chefornak adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Chefornak adults…
Chefornak runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Chefornak adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Chefornak runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Chefornak 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.
39.5% of Chefornak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Chefornak and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Chefornak
Why doesn’t Chefornak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chefornak.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chefornak?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chefornak Clinic in Chefornak, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chefornak.
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.