Photo: Public domain · Public domainWhere Fox residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fox, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fox. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fox
Fox keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.4% vs 59.7%) and cholesterol checks (84.9% vs 79.6%). Checkups ↓
Fox is short on dental care and mental health care
Fox’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Fox
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Fox adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (29.2% vs 33.3%), frequent mental distress (12.6% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (22% vs 25.4%) all run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
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’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Fox adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Fox does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Fox 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.
Care in and near Fox
No hospital or community health center in Fox 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; ≈ 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 adults…
Fox runs below AK on 3 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.4% of Fox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Fox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Creek | A | 34.7% | 8.1% | 13% | CDC place |
| Farmers Loop | A− | 34.7% | 8.1% | 13.5% | CDC place |
| Goldstream | A | 35% | 8.2% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fox adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fox
Why doesn’t Fox 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.
What hospital is closest to Fox?
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Fox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fox?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tanana Chiefs Conference in Fairbanks, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fox.
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.