Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown · Public domainWhere Old Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Old Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Harbor
The nearest ER is 54 miles from Old Harbor
The closest emergency room is Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center in Kodiak, 53.5 miles away in a straight line. And 15.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Kodiak Area Native Association is closer (1.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Old Harbor
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (25.8%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. No reliable transportation (15.8% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 16.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and heart disease run high in Old Harbor
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.5%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Old Harbor runs above Alaska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Old Harbor adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (39%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.3% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Old Harbor’s likely range.
Care in and near Old Harbor
1 community health center in Old Harbor, 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 Old Harbor; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.8% of Old Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Old Harbor adults…
Old Harbor runs above AK on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Harbor adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Old Harbor adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Old Harbor runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Old Harbor 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.
Old Harbor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Old Harbor
Why doesn’t Old Harbor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Old Harbor.
Where can I get low-cost care near Old Harbor?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Old Harbor Health Clinic in Kodiak, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Old Harbor.
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.