Where Nabesna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nabesna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99586. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nabesna
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Nabesna
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 9%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Nabesna runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nabesna, and more people treating it
42.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 75.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Nabesna, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 22.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Nabesna is short on dental care and mental health care
Nabesna’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Nabesna’s likely range; Nabesna’s figures come from ZIP code 99586, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Nabesna adults…
Nabesna runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nabesna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Nabesna
No hospital or community health center in Nabesna 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 Nabesna; ≈ 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.
21 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Nabesna adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Nabesna 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.
11% of Nabesna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Nabesna 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 Nabesna adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nabesna
Why doesn’t Nabesna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nabesna.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nabesna.
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.