Kake Cannery · Public domainWhere Kake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kake
Dental care lags in Kake
46.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 26.9% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Kake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Kake
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.7%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Kake runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kake
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.7%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.7% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (16.7% vs 9%) are higher too. 21.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Kake’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Kake adults…
Kake 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.
21.2% of Kake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Care in and near Kake
1 community health center in Kake, 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 Kake; ≈ 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.
7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kake runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Kake 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.
Kake 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 Kake adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kake
Why doesn’t Kake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kake.
What hospital is closest to Kake?
Petersburg Medical Center in Petersburg, 29.8 miles in a straight line from Kake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kake?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kake Health Center in Kake, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kake.
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.