Where Klukwan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Klukwan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Klukwan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Klukwan
The nearest ER is 90 miles from Klukwan
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 89.6 miles away in a straight line. And 13.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Klukwan
1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Klukwan runs above Alaska on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Klukwan
22.4% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska. No reliable transportation (13.4% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 15.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Klukwan, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 76.1% 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 Klukwan’s likely range.
Care in and near Klukwan
1 community health center in Klukwan, 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 Klukwan; ≈ 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 Klukwan adults…
Klukwan runs above AK on 10 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.
15.3% of Klukwan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Klukwan 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Klukwan adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Klukwan 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.
Klukwan 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 Klukwan adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Klukwan
Why doesn’t Klukwan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Klukwan.
Where can I get low-cost care near Klukwan?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Klukwan Health Center in Haines, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Klukwan.
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.