Where Mud Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mud Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mud Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mud Bay
The nearest ER is 65 miles from Mud Bay
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 65.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (6.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Mud Bay
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.4%, vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Mud Bay runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mud Bay, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 78.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mud Bay keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (76.6% vs 68.8%) and dentist visits (64.7% vs 59.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Mud Bay’s likely range.
Care in and near Mud Bay
No hospital or community health center in Mud Bay 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 Mud Bay; ≈ 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 Mud Bay adults…
Mud Bay runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mud Bay adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
How Mud Bay adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Mud Bay does better than Alaska.
1 in 4 Mud Bay 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.
5.9% of Mud Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Mud Bay and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines | A− | 34.2% | 10.1% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mud Bay adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mud Bay
Why doesn’t Mud Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mud Bay.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mud Bay?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Haines Health Center in Haines, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mud Bay.
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.