Where Iliamna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iliamna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iliamna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iliamna
Dental care lags in Iliamna
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 29.2% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Iliamna’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Iliamna
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. Utility shut-off threats (14.7% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.6% vs 9%) are higher too. 20.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Iliamna
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (25.2%), vs 16% 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 Iliamna’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iliamna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Iliamna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Out of every 100 Iliamna adults…
Iliamna runs above AK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Iliamna
1 community health center in Iliamna, 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 Iliamna; ≈ 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 Iliamna adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Iliamna runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Iliamna 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.
Iliamna 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 Iliamna adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Iliamna
Why doesn’t Iliamna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iliamna.
Where can I get low-cost care near Iliamna?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kokhanok Clinic in Iliamna, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iliamna.
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.