Hydaburg Totem Park · Photo: Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Hydaburg residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hydaburg, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hydaburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hydaburg
The nearest ER is 46 miles from Hydaburg
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, 45.8 miles away in a straight line. And 17.2% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (0.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Hydaburg
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.8%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Hydaburg runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hydaburg
48.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 25% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Hydaburg’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hydaburg, and more people treating it
40.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.2% 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 Hydaburg’s likely range.
Care in and near Hydaburg
1 community health center in Hydaburg, 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 Hydaburg; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Hydaburg adults…
Hydaburg runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hydaburg 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Hydaburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hydaburg runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Hydaburg 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.
21.7% of Hydaburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Hydaburg 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 Hydaburg adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hydaburg
Why doesn’t Hydaburg have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hydaburg.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hydaburg?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alma Cook Health Center in Hydaburg, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hydaburg.
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.