Where Port Graham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Port Graham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Graham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Graham
Smoking is more common in Port Graham
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (29.7%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Port Graham
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (30.9%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (17.6% vs 9%) are higher too. 23.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Port Graham
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.6%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Port Graham runs above Alaska on eight 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 Port Graham’s likely range.
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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.4% of Port Graham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Port Graham adults…
Port Graham runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Port Graham
No hospital or community health center in Port Graham 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 Port Graham; ≈ 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 Port Graham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Port Graham adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Port Graham runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Port Graham 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.
Port Graham and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanwalek | — | — | — | — |
Nanwalek: 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 Port Graham adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Port Graham
Why doesn’t Port Graham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Port Graham.
What hospital is closest to Port Graham?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Port Graham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Port Graham?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SVT Health & Wellness - Admin Only in Seldovia, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Graham.
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.