Where Knik River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knik River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Knik River. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knik River
Knik River is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Knik River’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Knik River keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (72.5% vs 68.8%) and dentist visits (63.7% vs 59.7%). Checkups ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Knik River
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.4%), vs 23.3% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.5%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Fewer Knik River adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Knik River’s likely range.
Care in and near Knik River
No hospital or community health center in Knik River 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 Knik River; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Knik River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Knik River adults…
Knik River runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
7.8% of Knik River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
62 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Knik River adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Knik River 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.
Knik River 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Knik River adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Knik River
Why doesn’t Knik River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knik River.
What hospital is closest to Knik River?
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Knik River’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Knik River.
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.