Where Halibut Cove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Halibut Cove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Halibut Cove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Halibut Cove
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Halibut Cove
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Halibut Cove runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Halibut Cove
52.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Halibut Cove’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Halibut Cove
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (22.7%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Halibut Cove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Halibut Cove adults…
Halibut Cove runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Halibut Cove 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.
9.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Halibut Cove
No hospital or community health center in Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove; ≈ 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).
How Halibut Cove adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Halibut Cove 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.
13.4% of Halibut Cove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Halibut Cove 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 Halibut Cove adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Halibut Cove
Why doesn’t Halibut Cove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Halibut Cove.
What hospital is closest to Halibut Cove?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Halibut Cove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Halibut Cove.
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.