Photo: Beeblebrox · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Clam Gulch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Clam Gulch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Clam Gulch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Clam Gulch
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Clam Gulch
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Clam Gulch runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Clam Gulch, and more people treating it
45.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Clam Gulch
The closest emergency room is Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Clam Gulch adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.8% vs 33.3%), frequent mental distress (13.2% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (19.9% vs 25.4%) all run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Clam Gulch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Clam Gulch adults…
Clam Gulch runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Clam Gulch adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Clam Gulch
No hospital or community health center in Clam Gulch 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 Clam Gulch; ≈ 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 Clam Gulch adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Clam Gulch does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Clam Gulch 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Clam Gulch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Clam Gulch 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 Clam Gulch adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Clam Gulch
Why doesn’t Clam Gulch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Clam Gulch.
What hospital is closest to Clam Gulch?
Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Clam Gulch’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Clam Gulch.
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.