Where Happy Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Happy Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Happy Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Happy Valley
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Happy Valley
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Happy Valley runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% 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 Happy Valley, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 76.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Happy Valley adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (14.2% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (21.5% vs 25.4%) both run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Happy Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Happy Valley adults…
Happy Valley runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Happy Valley is an older town: 40% 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 Happy Valley as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Happy Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Happy Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Happy Valley does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Happy Valley 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.
Care in and near Happy Valley
No hospital or community health center in Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Happy Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Happy Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikolaevsk | — | — | — | — | |
| Anchor Point | C+ | 35% | 12.1% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Ninilchik | — | — | — | — |
Nikolaevsk and Ninilchik: 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 Happy Valley adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Happy Valley
Why doesn’t Happy Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Happy Valley.
What hospital is closest to Happy Valley?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 19.4 miles in a straight line from Happy Valley’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 Happy Valley.
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.