Where Manokotak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Manokotak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manokotak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manokotak
The nearest ER is 109 miles from Manokotak
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 109.2 miles away in a straight line. And 23.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (15.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Manokotak
43.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 35.2% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Manokotak
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (37.6%), more than twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (23.4% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (20.3% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 29.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Manokotak adults live with a disability
42.6% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.8% 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 Manokotak’s likely range.
Care in and near Manokotak
No hospital or community health center in Manokotak 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 Manokotak; ≈ 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 Manokotak 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.
29.4% of Manokotak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manokotak adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Manokotak adults…
Manokotak runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Manokotak adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Manokotak runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Manokotak 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.
Manokotak 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 Manokotak
Why doesn’t Manokotak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Manokotak.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manokotak.
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.