Eagle Historic District · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Eagle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eagle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eagle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eagle
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Eagle
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12%), about twice the Alaska rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Eagle runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Eagle adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.7%), vs 21.7% across Alaska. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Eagle
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 25.2% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Eagle’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 Eagle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Eagle adults…
Eagle runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eagle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Eagle
1 community health center in Eagle.
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 Eagle; ≈ 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).
How Eagle adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Eagle 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.
14% of Eagle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Eagle 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eagle adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eagle
Why doesn’t Eagle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eagle.
Where can I get low-cost care near Eagle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bo ZT Ow Zho Eagle Health Clinic in Eagle, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eagle.
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.