Sts. Sergius and Herman of Valaam Church · Photo: Jet Lowe · Public domainWhere Nanwalek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nanwalek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nanwalek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nanwalek
Making ends meet is harder in Nanwalek
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.3%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (18.8% vs 9%) are higher too. 23.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Nanwalek
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (27.6%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Nanwalek
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21%), vs 16.1% across Alaska. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 29.9%, vs 25.4% across Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Nanwalek’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Nanwalek 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.
How Nanwalek adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Nanwalek runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Nanwalek 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.
Out of every 100 Nanwalek adults…
Nanwalek runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Nanwalek
No hospital or community health center in Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Nanwalek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Nanwalek and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Graham | — | — | — | — |
Port Graham: 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 Nanwalek adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Nanwalek
Why doesn’t Nanwalek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nanwalek.
What hospital is closest to Nanwalek?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 26.6 miles in a straight line from Nanwalek’s 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 Nanwalek.
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.