Where Kasilof residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kasilof, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kasilof. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kasilof
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Kasilof
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 7% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Kasilof runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Alaska 14%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kasilof, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 74.8% 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 Kasilof’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kasilof adults…
Kasilof runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kasilof is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 14% across Alaska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kasilof as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kasilof adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Kasilof
No hospital or community health center in Kasilof 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 Kasilof; ≈ 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.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kasilof adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kasilof does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Kasilof 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.
10.5% of Kasilof adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Kasilof and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky | A− | 31.7% | 8.8% | 15.4% | CDC place |
| Cohoe | B− | 34.4% | 11.8% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kasilof adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kasilof
Why doesn’t Kasilof have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kasilof.
What hospital is closest to Kasilof?
Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Kasilof’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kasilof.
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.