Where Chickaloon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chickaloon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chickaloon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chickaloon
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Chickaloon
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Arthritis is also above the state: 33.8%, vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Chickaloon runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Alaska 14%), and COPD, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 37 miles from Chickaloon
The closest emergency room is Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, 36.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, C'eyiits' Hwnax Life House Community Health Center is closer (21.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Chickaloon is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Chickaloon’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 Chickaloon, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 74.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Chickaloon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chickaloon adults…
Chickaloon runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chickaloon is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 14% across Alaska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chickaloon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chickaloon
No hospital or community health center in Chickaloon 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 Chickaloon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Chickaloon 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.
6.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Chickaloon adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Chickaloon 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.
10.9% of Chickaloon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Chickaloon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-Alpine | C | 39.5% | 12% | 20.1% | CDC place |
| Glacier View | — | — | — | — |
Glacier View: 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 Chickaloon adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chickaloon
Why doesn’t Chickaloon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chickaloon.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chickaloon.
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.