Photo: Gillfoto · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Kupreanof residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kupreanof, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99833. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kupreanof
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Kupreanof
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Arthritis is also above the state: 27.5%, vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Kupreanof runs above Alaska on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Kupreanof is short on dental care and mental health care
Kupreanof’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 ↓
Fewer Kupreanof adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 8 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 Kupreanof’s likely range; Kupreanof’s figures come from ZIP code 99833, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Kupreanof adults…
Kupreanof runs above AK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kupreanof
No hospital or community health center in Kupreanof 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 Kupreanof; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Kupreanof 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Kupreanof adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Kupreanof adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Kupreanof 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.
Kupreanof and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg | B+ | 31.3% | 10.1% | 15.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kupreanof adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kupreanof
Why doesn’t Kupreanof have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kupreanof.
What hospital is closest to Kupreanof?
Petersburg Medical Center in Petersburg, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Kupreanof’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kupreanof.
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.