Pleasant Camp · Photo: Victoria L. Taylor · Public domainWhere Mosquito Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mosquito Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mosquito Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mosquito Lake
The nearest ER is 100 miles from Mosquito Lake
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 100.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (12 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Mosquito Lake
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7% across Alaska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Mosquito Lake runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mosquito Lake, and more people treating it
37.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Mosquito Lake adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Alaska. 1 in 10 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 Mosquito Lake’s likely range.
Care in and near Mosquito Lake
No hospital or community health center in Mosquito 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 Mosquito 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).
Out of every 100 Mosquito Lake adults…
Mosquito Lake runs above AK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mosquito 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.
7.7% of Mosquito Lake 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.
13 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Mosquito Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Mosquito Lake does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Mosquito 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.
Mosquito Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Life | — | — | — | — |
Covenant Life: 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 Mosquito Lake adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mosquito Lake
Why doesn’t Mosquito 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 Mosquito Lake.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mosquito 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.