Slana Roadhouse · Photo: Jmoerk · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Slana residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Slana, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Slana. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Slana
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Slana
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 7% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Slana runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Slana, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 78% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Slana is short on dental care and mental health care
Slana’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 ↓
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 Slana’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Slana adults…
Slana runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Slana adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Slana
No hospital or community health center in Slana 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 Slana; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Slana adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Slana does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Slana 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.
9.2% of Slana adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Slana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nabesna | — | — | — | — | |
| Chistochina | — | — | — | — | |
| Mentasta Lake | — | — | — | — |
Nabesna, Chistochina and Mentasta Lake: 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 Slana adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Slana
Why doesn’t Slana have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Slana.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Slana.
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.