Where Game Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Game Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99829. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Game Creek
The nearest ER is 43 miles from Game Creek
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 42.6 miles away in a straight line. And 12.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (5.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Stroke, heart disease and diabetes run high in Game Creek
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.4%, vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Game Creek runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Game Creek
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. No reliable transportation (12.2% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 13.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Game Creek, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73.9% 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 Game Creek’s likely range; Game Creek’s figures come from ZIP code 99829, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Game Creek
No hospital or community health center in Game Creek 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 Game Creek; ≈ 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 Game Creek adults…
Game Creek runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. 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.
13.8% of Game Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Game Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
8.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Game Creek adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Game Creek 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.
Game Creek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitestone Logging Camp | — | — | — | — |
Whitestone Logging Camp: 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 Game Creek adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Game Creek
Why doesn’t Game Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Game Creek.
Where can I get low-cost care near Game Creek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hoonah Health Center in Hoonah, 5.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Game Creek.
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.