Photo: Wheeler, Polly · Public domainWhere Kaltag residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kaltag, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaltag. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaltag
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Kaltag
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.5%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Kaltag runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kaltag
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (18.9% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (17.2% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 23.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Kaltag
47.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 22.9% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Kaltag’s 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 Kaltag’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kaltag adults…
Kaltag 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.
23.8% of Kaltag adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kaltag adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Kaltag
1 community health center in Kaltag, 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 Kaltag; ≈ 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.
How Kaltag adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kaltag runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Kaltag 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.
Kaltag 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 Kaltag adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kaltag
Why doesn’t Kaltag have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kaltag.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kaltag?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kaltag Health Clinic in Kaltag, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaltag.
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.