Andrew Berg Cabin · Photo: Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, US Fish & Wildlife Service · Public domainWhere Fox River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fox River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox River
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Fox River
The closest emergency room is South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 25 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Fox River
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Fox River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Fox River’s likely range.
Care in and near Fox River
No hospital or community health center in Fox River 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 Fox River; ≈ 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 Fox River adults…
Fox River runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.6% of Fox River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
58 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Fox River adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fox River does better than Alaska.
1 in 3 Fox River 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.
Fox River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fritz Creek | B+ | 32.2% | 9.5% | 15.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fox River adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fox River
Why doesn’t Fox River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fox River.
What hospital is closest to Fox River?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Fox River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox River.
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.