Photo: Federal Aviation Administration, Alaska Region · Public domainWhere Pilot Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pilot Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pilot Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pilot Point
Dental care lags in Pilot Point
48.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 25.6% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Pilot Point’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pilot Point
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (16.2% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (14.6% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 19.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Pilot Point
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.8%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Pilot Point runs above Alaska on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Pilot Point’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pilot Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.7% of Pilot Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Pilot Point adults…
Pilot Point runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pilot Point
1 community health center in Pilot Point, 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 Pilot Point; ≈ 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 Pilot Point adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pilot Point runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Pilot Point 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.
Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pilot Point
Why doesn’t Pilot Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pilot Point.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pilot Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pilot Point Village Clinic in Pilot Point, 5.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pilot Point.
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.