Where Pleasant Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pleasant Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pleasant Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Valley
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Pleasant Valley
The closest emergency room is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Pleasant Valley keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (67.4% vs 59.7%) and cholesterol checks (84.9% vs 79.6%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pleasant Valley
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Pleasant Valley is short on dental care and mental health care
Pleasant Valley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Few Pleasant Valley adults smoke
10.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Pleasant Valley’s likely range.
Care in and near Pleasant Valley
No hospital or community health center in Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Valley adults…
Pleasant Valley runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Pleasant Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pleasant Valley does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Pleasant Valley 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.
4.3% of Pleasant Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Pleasant Valley and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers | — | — | — | — |
Two Rivers: 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 Pleasant Valley adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Pleasant Valley
Why doesn’t Pleasant Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pleasant Valley.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pleasant Valley.
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.