Where Koyuk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Koyuk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Koyuk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Koyuk
Dental care lags in Koyuk
32.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Koyuk
36.2% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Koyuk
43.5% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska (3 times the Alaska rate). Utility shut-off threats (23.8% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (25.6% vs 9%) are higher too. 36.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% 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 Koyuk’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Koyuk 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
36.5% of Koyuk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Koyuk adults…
Koyuk runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Koyuk
1 community health center in Koyuk, 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 Koyuk; ≈ 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).
How Koyuk adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Koyuk runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Koyuk 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.
Koyuk 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 Koyuk adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Koyuk
Why doesn’t Koyuk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Koyuk.
Where can I get low-cost care near Koyuk?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Koyuk Clinic in Koyuk, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Koyuk.
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.