Photo: AlaskaTrekker at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5Where Seldovia residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seldovia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seldovia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seldovia
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Seldovia
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.2%), about twice the Alaska rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.9%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Seldovia runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Seldovia, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 77.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Seldovia adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29%), vs 21.7% 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 Seldovia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Seldovia adults…
Seldovia runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Seldovia 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.
Care in and near Seldovia
1 community health center in Seldovia, 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 Seldovia; ≈ 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 Seldovia adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Seldovia 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.
15% of Seldovia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Seldovia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldovia Village | — | — | — | — |
Seldovia Village: 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 Seldovia adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seldovia
Why doesn’t Seldovia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seldovia.
What hospital is closest to Seldovia?
South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Seldovia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Seldovia?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is SVT Health & Wellness - Seldovia in Seldovia, 0.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seldovia.
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.