Photo: Joseph from Cabin On The Road, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Pelican residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pelican, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pelican. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pelican
The nearest ER is 69 miles from Pelican
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 68.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (0.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Pelican
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Pelican runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Pelican, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 9.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 22.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Pelican, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.7% 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 Pelican’s likely range.
Care in and near Pelican
1 community health center in Pelican, 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 Pelican; ≈ 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 Pelican adults…
Pelican runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pelican 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Pelican adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Pelican 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.
12.2% of Pelican adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Pelican and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pelican adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pelican
Why doesn’t Pelican have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pelican.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pelican?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pelican Health Center in Pelican, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pelican.
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.