Photo: US Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domainWhere Cold Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cold Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99571. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cold Bay
Dental care lags in Cold Bay
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cold Bay
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. Utility shut-off threats (14% vs 8.2%) and housing insecurity (20% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 17% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Cold Bay
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Cold Bay’s likely range; Cold Bay’s figures come from ZIP code 99571, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cold Bay 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.
17% of Cold Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
143 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cold Bay adults…
Cold Bay runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cold Bay
No hospital or community health center in Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay; ≈ 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 Cold Bay adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cold Bay runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Cold Bay 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.
Cold Bay 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 Cold Bay adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cold Bay
Why doesn’t Cold Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cold Bay.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cold Bay.
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.