Where Nelchina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nelchina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99588. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nelchina
The nearest ER is 59 miles from Nelchina
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 59.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Medical Center is closer (42.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Nelchina
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Nelchina runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nelchina, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Nelchina is short on dental care and mental health care
Nelchina’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 Nelchina’s likely range; Nelchina’s figures come from ZIP code 99588, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Nelchina
No hospital or community health center in Nelchina 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 Nelchina; ≈ 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 Nelchina adults…
Nelchina runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nelchina 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Nelchina adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Nelchina 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.
10.4% of Nelchina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Nelchina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendeltna | — | — | — | — |
Mendeltna: 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 Nelchina adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nelchina
Why doesn’t Nelchina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nelchina.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nelchina.
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.