Sanctuary River Cabin No. 31 · Photo: National Park Service · Public domainWhere Healy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Healy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Healy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Healy
The nearest ER is 71 miles from Healy
The closest emergency room is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 70.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Dena Nena Henash is closer (27.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Healy is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Healy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Healy
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.2%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Healy 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 Healy’s likely range.
Care in and near Healy
No hospital or community health center in Healy 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 Healy; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Healy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Healy adults…
Healy runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
65 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Healy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Healy adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Healy 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.
Healy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry | — | — | — | — | |
| Denali Park | — | — | — | — |
Ferry and Denali Park: 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 Healy adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Healy
Why doesn’t Healy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Healy.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Healy.
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.