Where Red Dog Mine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Red Dog Mine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99752. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Dog Mine
The nearest ER is 69 miles from Red Dog Mine
The closest emergency room is Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue, 68.7 miles away in a straight line. And 14.8% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Maniilaq Association is closer (33 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Red Dog Mine
51.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 27.6% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Red Dog Mine
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (14.8% vs 9%) are higher too. 16.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Red Dog Mine’s likely range; Red Dog Mine’s figures come from ZIP code 99752, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Red Dog Mine
No hospital or community health center in Red Dog Mine 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 Red Dog Mine; ≈ 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 Red Dog Mine 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.
16.7% of Red Dog Mine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Red Dog Mine adults…
Red Dog Mine runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Red Dog Mine adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Red Dog Mine runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Red Dog Mine 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.
Red Dog Mine 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 Red Dog Mine adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Red Dog Mine
Why doesn’t Red Dog Mine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Red Dog Mine.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Red Dog Mine.
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.