Where Ferry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ferry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99743. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferry
The nearest ER is 65 miles from Ferry
The closest emergency room is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 64.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Dena Nena Henash is closer (22.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Ferry is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Ferry’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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Ferry
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ferry adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ferry’s likely range; Ferry’s figures come from ZIP code 99743, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Ferry
No hospital or community health center in Ferry 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 Ferry; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Ferry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Ferry adults…
Ferry runs below AK on 1 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Ferry adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Ferry 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.
Ferry and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healy | — | — | — | — |
Healy: 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 Ferry adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ferry
Why doesn’t Ferry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ferry.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ferry.
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.