Where Ekwok residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ekwok, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ekwok. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ekwok
The nearest ER is 76 miles from Ekwok
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 75.9 miles away in a straight line. And 21.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (0.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Ekwok
38.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 30.3% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Ekwok
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.3%, vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Ekwok runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ekwok adults live with a disability
43.4% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.1% 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 Ekwok’s likely range.
Care in and near Ekwok
1 community health center in Ekwok, 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 Ekwok; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ekwok adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Ekwok adults…
Ekwok runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ekwok adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
How Ekwok adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ekwok runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Ekwok 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.
27.2% of Ekwok adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Ekwok 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 Ekwok
Why doesn’t Ekwok have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ekwok.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ekwok?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ekwok Village Clinic in Ekwok, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ekwok.
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.