Photo: woodsm · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Nikolaevsk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nikolaevsk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nikolaevsk. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nikolaevsk
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Nikolaevsk
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Cancer is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Nikolaevsk runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Nikolaevsk, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 73.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. 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 Nikolaevsk’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nikolaevsk adults…
Nikolaevsk runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nikolaevsk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Nikolaevsk
No hospital or community health center in Nikolaevsk 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 Nikolaevsk; ≈ 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.
How Nikolaevsk adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Nikolaevsk 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.
12.4% of Nikolaevsk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Nikolaevsk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Point | C+ | 35% | 12.1% | 19.7% | CDC place |
| Happy Valley | — | — | — | — |
Happy Valley: 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 Nikolaevsk adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nikolaevsk
Why doesn’t Nikolaevsk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nikolaevsk.
What hospital is closest to Nikolaevsk?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Nikolaevsk’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Nikolaevsk?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SVT Health and Wellness - Anchor Point in Anchor Point, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nikolaevsk.
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.