Where Hollis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hollis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hollis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hollis
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hollis
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Hollis runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 41 miles from Hollis
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, 41.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (10.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Hollis, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 24.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hollis, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 76.6% 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 Hollis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hollis adults…
Hollis runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hollis
No hospital or community health center in Hollis 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 Hollis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hollis 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 2 parks and preserves
How Hollis adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Hollis 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.
13.9% of Hollis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Hollis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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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 Hollis adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hollis
Why doesn’t Hollis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hollis.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hollis.
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.