Photo: James Brooks · CC BY 2.0Where Hope residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hope, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hope. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hope
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Hope
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.3%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.3%, vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Hope runs above Alaska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Hope
The closest emergency room is Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, 21.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Hope, and more people treating it
36.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 75.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hope adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.4% vs 33.3%), frequent mental distress (12% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (18.4% vs 25.4%) all 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 Hope’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hope adults…
Hope runs below AK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hope
No hospital or community health center in Hope 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 Hope; ≈ 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 Hope adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hope does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Hope 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hope 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.
16 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.
5.1% of Hope adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Hope and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | — | — | — | — |
Sunrise: 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 Hope adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hope
Why doesn’t Hope have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hope.
What hospital is closest to Hope?
Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Hope’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hope.
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.