Photo: Frank Kovalchek · CC BY 2.0Where Chitina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chitina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chitina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chitina
The nearest ER is 88 miles from Chitina
The closest emergency room is Cordova Community Medical Center in Cordova, 87.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Robert Marshall Building is closer (50.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Chitina
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Chitina runs above Alaska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Chitina
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Chitina’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Chitina, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 75.2% 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 Chitina’s likely range.
Care in and near Chitina
No hospital or community health center in Chitina 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 Chitina; ≈ 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 Chitina adults…
Chitina runs above AK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chitina 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.
21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Chitina adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Chitina 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.
10.8% of Chitina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Chitina 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 Chitina adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chitina
Why doesn’t Chitina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chitina.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chitina.
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.