Where Circle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Circle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Circle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Circle
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Circle
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (21.3%), more than twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. COPD is also above the state: 13.1%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Circle runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Circle
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Circle
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Circle’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Circle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Circle adults…
Circle runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Circle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Circle
1 community health center in Circle, 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 Circle; ≈ 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).
How Circle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Circle runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Circle 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.
31% of Circle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Circle 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 Circle adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Circle
Why doesn’t Circle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Circle.
Where can I get low-cost care near Circle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alice Carroll Health Clinic in Circle, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Circle.
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.