Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Chuathbaluk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chuathbaluk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chuathbaluk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chuathbaluk
The nearest ER is 92 miles from Chuathbaluk
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 91.9 miles away in a straight line. And 22.9% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (9.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Chuathbaluk
40.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 32.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chuathbaluk
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38.1%), more than twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (22.9% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (19.4% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 30.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Chuathbaluk adults live with a disability
45.5% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.6% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Chuathbaluk’s likely range.
Care in and near Chuathbaluk
No hospital or community health center in Chuathbaluk 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 Chuathbaluk; ≈ 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 Chuathbaluk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.3% of Chuathbaluk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chuathbaluk adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Chuathbaluk adults…
Chuathbaluk runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
How Chuathbaluk adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Chuathbaluk runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Chuathbaluk 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.
Chuathbaluk and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Chuathbaluk
Why doesn’t Chuathbaluk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chuathbaluk.
Where can I get low-cost care near Chuathbaluk?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Aniak Sub-Regional Clinic in Bethel, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chuathbaluk.
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.