Photo: ARLIS Reference · Public domainWhere Chenega residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chenega, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99574. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chenega
The nearest ER is 50 miles from Chenega
The closest emergency room is Providence Seward Hospital in Seward, 50 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Chenega is short on dental care and mental health care
Chenega’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Chenega 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 Chenega’s likely range; Chenega’s figures come from ZIP code 99574, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Chenega
No hospital or community health center in Chenega 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 Chenega; ≈ 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.
7.5% of Chenega adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Chenega adults…
On every condition, Chenega 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Chenega adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Chenega adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Chenega 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.
Chenega 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chenega adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chenega
Why doesn’t Chenega have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chenega.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chenega.
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.