Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere False Pass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for False Pass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for False Pass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in False Pass
Dental care lags in False Pass
43.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Binge drinking is the habit False Pass doesn’t win on
21.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17.6% across Alaska. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
False Pass is short on primary care and mental health care
False Pass’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis are less common in False Pass
False Pass runs below Alaska on nine chronic conditions, most of all cancer (2.9% vs 7%), arthritis (12.9% vs 23.3%) and heart disease (3.6% vs 5.7%). Conditions ↓
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 False Pass’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of False Pass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 False Pass adults…
False Pass runs below AK on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near False Pass
No hospital or community health center in False Pass 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 False Pass; ≈ 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 False Pass adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, False Pass runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 False Pass 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.
12.5% of False Pass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
False Pass 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 False Pass adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in False Pass
Why doesn’t False Pass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for False Pass.
Where can I get low-cost care near False Pass?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Anna Hoblet Memorial Clinic in False Pass, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in False Pass.
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.