Tolovana Roadhouse · Photo: J. B. Mertie, for the US Geological Survey · Public domainWhere Minto residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Minto, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Minto. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Minto
The nearest ER is 57 miles from Minto
The closest emergency room is Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, 57 miles away in a straight line. And 18.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Dena Nena Henash is closer (8.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Minto
43.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Minto’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Minto
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30%), about twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (18.5% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.4% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 20.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Minto adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (38.9%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.3% 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 Minto’s likely range.
Care in and near Minto
1 community health center in Minto, 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 Minto; ≈ 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 Minto 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.
20.4% of Minto adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Minto adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Minto adults…
Minto 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.
28 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Minto adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Minto runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Minto 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.
Minto 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.
Questions about health in Minto
Why doesn’t Minto have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Minto.
Where can I get low-cost care near Minto?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Evelyn Alexander "to Draak" Health Clinic in Minto, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Minto.
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.