St. John the Baptist Chapel · Public domainWhere Naknek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Naknek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Naknek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Naknek
The nearest ER is 120 miles from Naknek
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 120.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Borough of is closer (6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Naknek is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Naknek’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Stroke and diabetes run high in Naknek
1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 9 adults have diabetes (11.4%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. In all, Naknek runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Naknek’s likely range.
Care in and near Naknek
1 community health center in Naknek, 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 Naknek; ≈ 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 Naknek adults…
Naknek runs above AK on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Naknek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Naknek adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Naknek 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.
9.9% of Naknek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Naknek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Salmon | — | — | — | — |
King Salmon: 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 Naknek adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Naknek
Why doesn’t Naknek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Naknek.
Where can I get low-cost care near Naknek?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camai Community Health Ctr in Naknek, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Naknek.
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.