Where Lowell Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowell Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowell Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell Point
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lowell Point
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 7% across Alaska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Lowell Point runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lowell Point keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (65.3% vs 59.7%) and cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 79.6%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Lowell Point adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 11 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 Lowell Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lowell Point adults…
Lowell Point runs below AK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.1% of Lowell Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Care in and near Lowell Point
No hospital or community health center in Lowell Point 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 Lowell Point; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lowell Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lowell Point does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Lowell Point 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.
Lowell Point 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 Lowell Point adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowell Point
Why doesn’t Lowell Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowell Point.
What hospital is closest to Lowell Point?
Providence Seward Hospital in Seward, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Lowell Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lowell Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Seward Community Health Center in Seward, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell Point.
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.