Photo: Federal Aviation Administration, Alaskan Region · Public domainWhere Hughes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hughes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hughes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hughes
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Hughes
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Hughes runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hughes
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.9%), more than twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (19.3% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Hughes
48% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 21% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Hughes’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Hughes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Hughes adults…
Hughes runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of Hughes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hughes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Hughes
1 community health center in Hughes, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hughes; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hughes adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hughes runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Hughes 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.
Hughes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Hughes adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hughes
Why doesn’t Hughes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hughes.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hughes?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Marilyn E. Koyukuk Evans Health Center in Hughes, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hughes.
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.