Where Pitkas Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pitkas Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pitkas Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pitkas Point
Dental care lags in Pitkas Point
34.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 58.3% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Pitkas Point’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Pitkas Point
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (35.5%), more than twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 97 miles from Pitkas Point
The closest emergency room is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel, 96.6 miles away in a straight line. And 29.1% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Pitkas Point adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (48.3%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 12.6% 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 Pitkas Point’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pitkas Point 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.
Care in and near Pitkas Point
1 community health center in Pitkas 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 Pitkas 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pitkas Point adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Pitkas Point adults…
Pitkas Point runs below AK on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How Pitkas Point adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pitkas Point runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Pitkas 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.1% of Pitkas Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Pitkas Point and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's | — | — | — | — |
St. Mary's: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Pitkas Point
Why doesn’t Pitkas 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 Pitkas Point.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pitkas Point?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. Mary's Sub-Regional Clinic in Saint Marys, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pitkas 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.