Where Gulkana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gulkana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gulkana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gulkana
The nearest ER is 86 miles from Gulkana
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 86.1 miles away in a straight line. And 13.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Cross Road Medical Center is closer (8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Gulkana
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 19.3% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Gulkana’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gulkana
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.6%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. Utility shut-off threats (12.3% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9%) are higher too. 15.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% 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 Gulkana’s likely range.
Care in and near Gulkana
No hospital or community health center in Gulkana 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 Gulkana; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gulkana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Gulkana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Gulkana adults…
Gulkana runs above AK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Gulkana adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Gulkana 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.
Gulkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glennallen | — | — | — | — | |
| Gakona | — | — | — | — |
Glennallen and Gakona: 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 Gulkana adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Gulkana
Why doesn’t Gulkana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gulkana.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gulkana?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gulkana.
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.