Where Chignik Lagoon residents get care
CDC doesn’t publish health estimates for Chignik Lagoon, so there’s no Health Grade; here is what we do have.
Care in and near Chignik Lagoon
No hospital or community health center in Chignik Lagoon 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 Chignik Lagoon; ≈ 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).
Health next door
The Alaska towns that border Chignik Lagoon have CDC estimates of their own. Alaska: 35.5% obesity, 9.4% diabetes, 16% smoking; U.S. 32.9%, 12%, 11.8%.
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chignik | — | — | — | — |
Chignik: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Chignik Lagoon
Why doesn’t Chignik Lagoon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chignik Lagoon.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chignik Lagoon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chignik Bay Clinic in Chignik, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chignik Lagoon.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health. 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.