Photo: Beeblebrox 06:06, 23 August 2009 (UTC). Beeblebrox · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Primrose residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Primrose, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Primrose. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Primrose
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Primrose
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7% across Alaska. 2 in 5 adults have high cholesterol (39.2%), vs 33.4% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
Primrose adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.1% vs 16.1%), lack of emotional support (20% vs 25.4%) and depression (17.2% vs 20.7%) all run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
Primrose is an active town
Only 16.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Alaska. The town has 25 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves. 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 Primrose’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Primrose adults…
Primrose runs below AK on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
How Primrose adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Primrose does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Primrose 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Care in and near Primrose
No hospital or community health center in Primrose 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 Primrose; ≈ 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 Primrose adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Primrose adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Primrose and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek | A− | 31.6% | 8.5% | 15% | CDC place |
| Crown Point | — | — | — | — |
Crown Point: 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 Primrose adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Primrose
Why doesn’t Primrose have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Primrose.
What hospital is closest to Primrose?
Providence Seward Hospital in Seward, 17.1 miles in a straight line from Primrose’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Primrose.
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.