Photo: AnnWieland · Public domainWhere Scammon Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Scammon Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Scammon Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Scammon Bay
Dental care lags in Scammon Bay
29.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 45.9% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Scammon Bay’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Scammon Bay
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (34.7%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Scammon Bay
47% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska (3 times the Alaska rate). No reliable transportation (28.6% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (24.3% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 38.4% 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 Scammon Bay’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Scammon Bay 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
38.4% of Scammon Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Scammon Bay adults…
Scammon Bay runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Scammon Bay
No hospital or community health center in Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay; ≈ 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).
How Scammon Bay adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Scammon Bay runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Scammon Bay 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.
Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Scammon Bay
Why doesn’t Scammon Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Scammon Bay.
Where can I get low-cost care near Scammon Bay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scammon Bay Clinic in Scammon Bay, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Scammon Bay.
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.