Where Mentasta Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mentasta Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mentasta Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mentasta Lake
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Mentasta Lake
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Mentasta Lake runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mentasta Lake
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Mentasta Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mentasta Lake
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. No reliable transportation (13.1% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 13.3% 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 Mentasta Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mentasta Lake adults…
Mentasta Lake runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mentasta Lake 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.
13.3% of Mentasta Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Care in and near Mentasta Lake
No hospital or community health center in Mentasta Lake 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 Mentasta Lake; ≈ 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.
8.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mentasta Lake adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Mentasta Lake 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.
Mentasta Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slana | — | — | — | — |
Slana: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mentasta Lake adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mentasta Lake
Why doesn’t Mentasta Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mentasta Lake.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mentasta Lake.
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.