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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ruby, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ruby. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ruby
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Ruby
1 in 5 adults have diabetes (19.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 16 adults have had a stroke (6.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Ruby runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ruby
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (31.7%), more than twice the Alaska rate. No reliable transportation (18.5% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (16.3% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 23.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Ruby
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (28.5%), vs 16% across Alaska. COPD, which smoking drives, is high too: 11%, vs 6.1% 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 Ruby’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ruby adults…
Ruby runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.5% of Ruby adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
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.
Care in and near Ruby
1 community health center in Ruby, 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 Ruby; ≈ 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 Ruby adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Ruby adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ruby runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Ruby 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.
Ruby 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 Ruby adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ruby
Why doesn’t Ruby have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ruby.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ruby?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Altona Brown Health Clinic in Ruby, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ruby.
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.