Where Kenny Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kenny Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kenny Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kenny Lake
The nearest ER is 74 miles from Kenny Lake
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 73.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Robert Marshall Building is closer (32.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Kenny Lake
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Kenny Lake runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Kenny Lake, and more people treating it
39.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 75.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Kenny Lake is short on dental care and mental health care
Kenny Lake’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 ↓
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 Kenny Lake’s likely range.
Care in and near Kenny Lake
No hospital or community health center in Kenny Lake 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 Kenny Lake; ≈ 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 Kenny Lake adults…
Kenny Lake runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kenny Lake 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Kenny Lake adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Kenny Lake 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% of Kenny Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Kenny Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsina | — | — | — | — | |
| Willow Creek | — | — | — | — |
Tonsina and Willow Creek: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kenny Lake adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kenny Lake
Why doesn’t Kenny Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kenny Lake.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kenny Lake.
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.