Where Port Heiden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Port Heiden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Heiden. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Heiden
Making ends meet is harder in Port Heiden
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (18.1% vs 9%) are higher too. 21.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Port Heiden
45.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Port Heiden’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Port Heiden
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (26.3%), 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 Port Heiden’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.6% of Port Heiden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Heiden 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.
Out of every 100 Port Heiden adults…
Port Heiden runs below AK on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Port Heiden
1 community health center in Port Heiden, 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 Port Heiden; ≈ 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).
How Port Heiden adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Port Heiden runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Port Heiden 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 Heiden 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 Port Heiden adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Port Heiden
Why doesn’t Port Heiden 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 Heiden.
Where can I get low-cost care near Port Heiden?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Port Heiden Village Clinic in Port Heiden, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Heiden.
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.