Fort William H. Seward · Photo: Mike Quach · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Haines is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Haines differs from Alaska on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haines. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haines
The nearest ER is 74 miles from Haines
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 73.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (1.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Haines
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Haines runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Haines adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 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 Haines’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Haines’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haines is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is smoking, still better than 55%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Haines’ median household income is $86,719; among the 10,269 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 80%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Haines
1 community health center in Haines, 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 Haines; ≈ 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 Haines adults…
Haines runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
7.4% of Haines 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haines adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Haines adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Haines 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.
Haines and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haines adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haines
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haines is better than Alaska on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Alaska figure falls inside Haines’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haines | AK | U.S. | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%14.3–20.1 | 18.6% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 13.1% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%26.5–41.9 | 35.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.5–11.8 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%31.9–40.9 | 32.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.1–41.2 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.2%23.6–30.9 | 23.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.1–11.8 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.6 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.1–7.9 | 5.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.7–8 | 6.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.1–12.5 | 13.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%11.5–17.2 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.6%15.6–24 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%13.9–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%25.7–38.2 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.8–9.1 | 10% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.2%66.7–75.1 | 68.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.6–67 | 59.7% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.1–86.3 | 79.6% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%68.6–76.1 | 68% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.1–68.5 | 59.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.6%61.2–77.4 | 66% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.8%16.3–23.3 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%25–35.3 | 33.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.5–25.9 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%8.7–13.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.5–10.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.4–7.6 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%5.9–8.1 | 9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%5.9–9.3 | 10.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.1–33.2 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%10.6–15 | 11.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.4–14.1 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–10 | 7.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.1–8.3 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alaska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Haines
Is Haines a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haines is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 80%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haines?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.5% and 41.9%, against 35.5% across Alaska and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Haines have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–9.1%), against 10% across Alaska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Haines more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haines.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.