Photo: Cecil Sanders · CC BY 2.0Where Eureka Roadhouse residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eureka Roadhouse, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 99588, 99674. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eureka Roadhouse
The nearest ER is 56 miles from Eureka Roadhouse
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 56 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Eureka Roadhouse
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Eureka Roadhouse runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Eureka Roadhouse is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Eureka Roadhouse’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 ↓
More high blood pressure in Eureka Roadhouse, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. 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 Eureka Roadhouse’s likely range; Eureka Roadhouse’s figures come from ZIP codes 99588, 99674, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Eureka Roadhouse
No hospital or community health center in Eureka Roadhouse 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 Eureka Roadhouse; ≈ 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 Eureka Roadhouse adults…
Eureka Roadhouse runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eureka Roadhouse adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
71 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Eureka Roadhouse adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Eureka Roadhouse 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.
10.6% of Eureka Roadhouse adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Eureka Roadhouse and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier View | — | — | — | — |
Glacier View: 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 Eureka Roadhouse adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eureka Roadhouse
Why doesn’t Eureka Roadhouse have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Eureka Roadhouse.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eureka Roadhouse.
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.