Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domainWhere Fort Yukon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fort Yukon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fort Yukon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fort Yukon
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Fort Yukon
1 in 14 adults have had a stroke (6.9%), more than twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (20.2%), about twice the Alaska rate. COPD is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Fort Yukon runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fort Yukon
41% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 38.5% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Fort Yukon’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 138 miles from Fort Yukon
The closest emergency room is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, 138.4 miles away in a straight line. And 22% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments is closer (1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Fort Yukon, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.5% 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 Fort Yukon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fort Yukon adults…
Fort Yukon runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fort Yukon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Fort Yukon
1 community health center in Fort Yukon, 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 Fort Yukon; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
How Fort Yukon adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fort Yukon runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Fort Yukon 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.
30.4% of Fort Yukon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Fort Yukon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Fort Yukon adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fort Yukon
Why doesn’t Fort Yukon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fort Yukon.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fort Yukon?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Yukon Flats Health Center in Fort Yukon, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fort Yukon.
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.