Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Salcha residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Salcha, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Salcha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Salcha
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Salcha
The closest emergency room is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, 30 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Salcha is short on dental care and mental health care
Salcha’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Salcha
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7% across Alaska. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Salcha, and more people treating it
36.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Salcha keeps up with checkups
It beats Alaska on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (63.6% vs 59.7%) and cholesterol checks (82.6% vs 79.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Salcha’s likely range.
Care in and near Salcha
No hospital or community health center in Salcha 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 Salcha; ≈ 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 Salcha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Salcha adults…
Salcha runs above AK on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
9.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Salcha adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Salcha 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.
6.8% of Salcha adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Salcha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding-Birch Lakes | — | — | — | — | |
| Eielson AFB | A− | 33.4% | 3.1% | 12.8% | CDC place |
Harding-Birch Lakes: 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 Salcha adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Salcha
Why doesn’t Salcha have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Salcha.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Salcha.
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.