Photo: Cecil Sanders · CC BY 2.0Where Ninilchik residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ninilchik, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ninilchik. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ninilchik
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Ninilchik
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the Alaska rate. Cancer is also above the state: 12.8%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Ninilchik runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Alaska 14%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ninilchik, and more people treating it
47% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 79% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Ninilchik, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 24.8% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Ninilchik
The closest emergency room is South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 28.8 miles away in a straight line. 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 Ninilchik’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ninilchik adults…
Ninilchik runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ninilchik is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 14% across Alaska. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ninilchik as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ninilchik adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Ninilchik
No hospital or community health center in Ninilchik 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 Ninilchik; ≈ 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.
124 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Ninilchik adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ninilchik does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Ninilchik 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.
11.9% of Ninilchik adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Ninilchik 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | — | — | — | — | |
| Clam Gulch | — | — | — | — | |
| Cohoe | B− | 34.4% | 11.8% | 18.5% | CDC place |
Happy Valley and Clam Gulch: 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 Ninilchik adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ninilchik
Why doesn’t Ninilchik have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ninilchik.
What hospital is closest to Ninilchik?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 28.8 miles in a straight line from Ninilchik’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 Ninilchik.
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.