Photo: CScontrib · Public domainWhere Russian Mission residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Russian Mission, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Russian Mission. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Russian Mission
Dental care lags in Russian Mission
34.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 46% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Russian Mission’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Russian Mission
36.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 69 miles from Russian Mission
The closest emergency room is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel, 69.3 miles away in a straight line. And 28.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (13 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Russian Mission adults live with a disability
1 in 2 adults live with a disability (48.7%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 12.9% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Russian Mission’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Russian Mission 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.
Care in and near Russian Mission
No hospital or community health center in Russian Mission 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 Russian Mission; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Russian Mission adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Russian Mission adults…
Russian Mission runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Russian Mission adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Russian Mission runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Russian Mission 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
40% of Russian Mission adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Russian Mission and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Russian Mission
Why doesn’t Russian Mission have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Russian Mission.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Russian Mission.
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.