Photo: Hkiernan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Elim residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elim, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elim. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elim
Smoking is more common in Elim
36.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Elim
37.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 40.3% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 71 miles from Elim
The closest emergency room is Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome, 70.8 miles away in a straight line. And 26.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Norton Sound Health is closer (11.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Elim adults live with a disability
45.2% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 12% 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 Elim’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elim adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Elim
No hospital or community health center in Elim 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 Elim; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elim adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Elim adults…
Elim runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Elim adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elim runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Elim 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.
37.6% of Elim adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Elim 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 Elim
Why doesn’t Elim have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Elim.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elim.
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.