Where Copper Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Copper Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Copper Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Copper Center
The nearest ER is 75 miles from Copper Center
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 75.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Robert Marshall Building is closer (1.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Copper Center
1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Copper Center runs above Alaska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Copper Center
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Copper Center’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 Copper Center’s likely range.
Care in and near Copper Center
1 community health center in Copper Center, 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 Copper Center; ≈ 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 Copper Center adults…
Copper Center runs above AK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Copper Center 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.
How Copper Center adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Copper Center 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.
12.3% of Copper Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Copper Center 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Tazlina | — | — | — | — |
Silver Springs, Willow Creek and Tazlina: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Copper Center adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Copper Center
Why doesn’t Copper Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Copper Center.
Where can I get low-cost care near Copper Center?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Robert Marshall Building in Copper Center, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Copper Center.
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.