Photo: Beeblebrox 06:31, 23 August 2009 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Moose Pass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moose Pass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moose Pass. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moose Pass
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Moose Pass
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7% across Alaska. 2 in 5 adults have high cholesterol (40.7%), vs 33.4% across Alaska. In all, Moose Pass runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 28 miles from Moose Pass
The closest emergency room is Providence Seward Hospital in Seward, 27.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Moose Pass adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.7% vs 33.3%), frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (18.5% vs 25.4%) all run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
Fewer Moose Pass adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 13 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 Moose Pass’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Moose Pass adults…
Moose Pass runs below AK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moose Pass
No hospital or community health center in Moose Pass 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 Moose Pass; ≈ 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).
How Moose Pass adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Moose Pass does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Moose Pass 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Moose Pass 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.
4.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Moose Pass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Moose Pass and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point | — | — | — | — |
Crown Point: 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 Moose Pass adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moose Pass
Why doesn’t Moose Pass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moose Pass.
What hospital is closest to Moose Pass?
Providence Seward Hospital in Seward, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Moose Pass’ 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 Moose Pass.
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.