Where Skwentna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skwentna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skwentna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skwentna
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Skwentna
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), about twice the Alaska rate. COPD is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Skwentna runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 65 miles from Skwentna
The closest emergency room is Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, 65.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Sunshine Community Health Center Incorporated is closer (38.7 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Skwentna is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Skwentna’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Skwentna, and more people treating it
47.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Skwentna adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.6% vs 33.3%), frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 16.1%) and lack of emotional support (21.6% vs 25.4%) all run below Alaska. Mind & connection ↓
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 Skwentna’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Skwentna adults…
Skwentna runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Skwentna
No hospital or community health center in Skwentna 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 Skwentna; ≈ 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 Skwentna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Skwentna adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Skwentna does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Skwentna 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
55 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Skwentna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Skwentna 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skwentna adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Skwentna
Why doesn’t Skwentna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skwentna.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skwentna.
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.