Where Sleetmute residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sleetmute, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sleetmute. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sleetmute
Dental care lags in Sleetmute
35.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 38.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 109 miles from Sleetmute
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 108.9 miles away in a straight line. And 22.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (4.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Sleetmute
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.4%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Sleetmute adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42.2%, vs 29.6% across Alaska). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.6% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
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 Sleetmute’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sleetmute adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Sleetmute
1 community health center in Sleetmute, 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 Sleetmute; ≈ 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sleetmute adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Sleetmute adults…
Sleetmute runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Sleetmute adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sleetmute runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Sleetmute 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.
31.5% of Sleetmute adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Sleetmute 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.
Questions about health in Sleetmute
Why doesn’t Sleetmute have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sleetmute.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sleetmute?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sleetmute Clinic in Sleetmute, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sleetmute.
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.