Where Gustavus residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gustavus, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gustavus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gustavus
The nearest ER is 46 miles from Gustavus
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 46.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (0.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Gustavus
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Cancer is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Gustavus runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Alaska 14%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gustavus, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 76.4% 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 Gustavus’ likely range.
Care in and near Gustavus
1 community health center in Gustavus, 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 Gustavus; ≈ 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 Gustavus adults…
Gustavus runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gustavus is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 14% across Alaska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Gustavus as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gustavus 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Gustavus adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Gustavus 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.
10.3% of Gustavus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Gustavus 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 Gustavus adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gustavus
Why doesn’t Gustavus have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gustavus.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gustavus?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Gustavus Clinic in Gustavus, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gustavus.
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.