Photo: John E. Thwaites · Public domainWhere Holy Cross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Holy Cross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holy Cross. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holy Cross
Dental care lags in Holy Cross
36.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 31.3% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Holy Cross’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 116 miles from Holy Cross
The closest emergency room is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel, 115.5 miles away in a straight line. And 22.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (10.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Holy Cross
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (32.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Holy Cross adults live with a disability
46% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.6% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Holy Cross’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Holy Cross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Holy Cross
No hospital or community health center in Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross; ≈ 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holy Cross adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Holy Cross adults…
Holy Cross runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Holy Cross adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Holy Cross runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Holy Cross 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.
29.2% of Holy Cross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Holy Cross 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.
Questions about health in Holy Cross
Why doesn’t Holy Cross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Holy Cross.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holy Cross.
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.