Where Dot Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dot Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dot Lake
Dot Lake is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Dot Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dot Lake has a community health center but no hospital
Dena Nena Henash is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. Getting care ↓
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 Dot Lake’s likely range; Dot Lake’s figures come from ZIP code 99737, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Dot Lake
1 community health center in Dot Lake, 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 Dot Lake; ≈ 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 Dot Lake adults…
On every condition, Dot Lake is about the same as Alaska. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Dot Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Dot Lake adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Dot Lake 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.
8.9% of Dot Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Dot Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek | — | — | — | — | |
| Dot Lake Village | — | — | — | — |
Dry Creek and Dot Lake Village: 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 Dot Lake adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dot Lake
Why doesn’t Dot Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dot Lake.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dot Lake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Dot Lake Clinic in Delta Junction, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dot Lake.
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.