Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Dillingham is healthier than 21%
Dillingham differs from Alaska on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dillingham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dillingham
The nearest ER is 84 miles from Dillingham
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital, 84 miles away in a straight line. And 12.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (2.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dillingham
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. No reliable transportation (12.3% vs 9%) and housing insecurity (15.7% vs 12.3%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Dillingham trails towns with similar incomes
Dillingham is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, and only 21% of the 8,409 towns with similar household incomes ($76K–$127K), so income alone doesn’t explain its grade. Health Grade ↓
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 Dillingham’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Dillingham’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dillingham is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 75% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Dillingham’s median household income is $101,200; among the 8,409 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$127K), it’s healthier than 21%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Dillingham compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Care in and near Dillingham
1 community health center in Dillingham, 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 Dillingham; ≈ 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).
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 Dillingham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Dillingham adults…
Dillingham runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Dillingham residents are 65 or older, vs 14% across Alaska. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dillingham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Dillingham adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Dillingham 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.
Dillingham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillingham | B− | 35.1% | 10.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dillingham adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dillingham
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dillingham is better than Alaska on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Alaska figure falls inside Dillingham’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dillingham | AK | U.S. | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.5–24.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.7–17.1 | 13.1% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.3–20.1 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%28.3–42.3 | 35.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.2–35.1 | 32.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%28–35.9 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%19.7–25.7 | 23.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.5–13.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.9 | 5.7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.7–7.8 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.2–19.6 | 13.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.3%16.8–24.1 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24%19.6–28.9 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16.1–23 | 17.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%28.9–41.5 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%8.6–13 | 10% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 63.9%59.3–68.3 | 68.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.4%52.4–60.2 | 59.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.7%74.7–80.6 | 79.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.1%63.4–70.6 | 68% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%54.5–65.2 | 59.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 64.2%55–72.5 | 66% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%16.6–23.1 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.4–41 | 33.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%25.3–34.2 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19%15.7–23.1 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.2–18.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%8.8–12.3 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%10.5–14.3 | 9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10–15.1 | 10.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%26.9–36.7 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.3–15.7 | 11.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.7–10.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alaska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Dillingham
Is Dillingham a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dillingham is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dillingham?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 42.3%, against 35.5% across Alaska and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Dillingham have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–13%), against 10% across Alaska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Dillingham more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dillingham.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.