Where Koliganek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Koliganek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Koliganek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Koliganek
The nearest ER is 64 miles from Koliganek
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 64.2 miles away in a straight line. And 22.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (3.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Koliganek
40% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 34.6% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Koliganek
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Koliganek adults live with a disability
43.3% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Koliganek’s likely range.
Care in and near Koliganek
1 community health center in Koliganek, 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 Koliganek; ≈ 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 Koliganek 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Koliganek adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Koliganek adults…
Koliganek runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
How Koliganek adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Koliganek runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Koliganek 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.
30.4% of Koliganek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Koliganek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Koliganek
Why doesn’t Koliganek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Koliganek.
Where can I get low-cost care near Koliganek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is New Stuyahok Health Clinic in New Stuyahok, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Koliganek.
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.