Storehouse No. 4 · Photo: KLOTZ · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Hyder residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hyder, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99923. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hyder
The nearest ER is 78 miles from Hyder
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, 77.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Hyder
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Hyder keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.9% vs 59.7%) and cholesterol checks (82.5% vs 79.6%). Checkups ↓
Hyder is short on dental care and mental health care
Hyder’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Hyder is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Hyder’s likely range; Hyder’s figures come from ZIP code 99923, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Hyder
No hospital or community health center in Hyder 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 Hyder; ≈ 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 Hyder adults…
Hyder runs below AK on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hyder 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.
How Hyder adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hyder does better than Alaska.
1 in 3 Hyder 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.
3.4% of Hyder adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Hyder 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 Hyder adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hyder
Why doesn’t Hyder have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hyder.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hyder.
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.