Porcupine District · Photo: Whittier and Pond · Public domainWhere Covenant Life residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Covenant Life, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99827. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covenant Life
The nearest ER is 95 miles from Covenant Life
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 95.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (9.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Covenant Life
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Covenant Life runs above Alaska on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Covenant Life, and more people treating it
37.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Covenant Life adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Covenant Life’s likely range; Covenant Life’s figures come from ZIP code 99827, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Covenant Life
No hospital or community health center in Covenant Life 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 Covenant Life; ≈ 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 Covenant Life adults…
Covenant Life runs above AK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Covenant Life 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.
7.5% of Covenant Life 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.
How Covenant Life adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Covenant Life does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Covenant Life 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.
Covenant Life and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Lake | — | — | — | — |
Mosquito Lake: 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 Covenant Life adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Covenant Life
Why doesn’t Covenant Life have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Covenant Life.
Where can I get low-cost care near Covenant Life?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Klukwan Health Center in Haines, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Covenant Life.
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.