Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domainWhere Chignik residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chignik, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chignik. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chignik
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Chignik
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Chignik runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chignik
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.7% vs 9%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Chignik
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.2%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Chignik’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Chignik adults…
Chignik runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Chignik 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.
Care in and near Chignik
1 community health center in Chignik, 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 Chignik; ≈ 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 Chignik adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Chignik adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chignik runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Chignik 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.
Chignik and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chignik Lagoon | — | — | — | — |
Chignik Lagoon: 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 Chignik adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chignik
Why doesn’t Chignik 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.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chignik?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chignik Bay Clinic in Chignik, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chignik.
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.