Where Chistochina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chistochina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99586. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chistochina
The nearest ER is 117 miles from Chistochina
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 117 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Health Ministries is closer (38.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Chistochina
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Chistochina runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Chistochina, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 75.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Chistochina, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 22.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. 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 Chistochina’s likely range; Chistochina’s figures come from ZIP code 99586, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Chistochina
No hospital or community health center in Chistochina 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 Chistochina; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Chistochina adults…
Chistochina runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chistochina 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.
15 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Chistochina adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Chistochina 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.
11% of Chistochina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Chistochina 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chistochina adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chistochina
Why doesn’t Chistochina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chistochina.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chistochina.
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.