Photo: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve · CC BY 2.0Where Deering residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deering, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deering. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deering
Dental care lags in Deering
31.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 32% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 95 miles from Deering
The closest emergency room is Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue, 94.6 miles away in a straight line. And 24.6% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Maniilaq Association is closer (15.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Deering
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Deering adults live with a disability
47% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.7% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Deering’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deering adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Deering
No hospital or community health center in Deering 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 Deering; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Deering adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Deering adults…
Deering runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Deering adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Deering runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Deering 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.
33% of Deering adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Deering 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.
Questions about health in Deering
Why doesn’t Deering have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deering.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deering.
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.