Where Point Possession residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Point Possession, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99611. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Point Possession
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Point Possession
The closest emergency room is Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna, 31 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Indian Creek Health Center is closer (18 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and COPD run high in Point Possession
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 7% across Alaska. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 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 Point Possession’s likely range; Point Possession’s figures come from ZIP code 99611, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Point Possession
No hospital or community health center in Point Possession 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 Point Possession; ≈ 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 Point Possession adults…
Point Possession runs above AK on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Point Possession adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Point Possession adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Point Possession 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.
10.1% of Point Possession adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Point Possession and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikiski | B− | 34.5% | 11% | 19.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Point Possession adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Point Possession
Why doesn’t Point Possession have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Point Possession.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Point Possession.
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.