Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domainWhere St. George residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for St. George, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for St. George. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in St. George
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in St. George
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, St. George runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in St. George
42.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 28.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in St. George
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.5%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (17.8% vs 9%) are higher too. 22.1% 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 St. George’s likely range.
Out of every 100 St. George adults…
St. George runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of St. George adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of St. George adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Care in and near St. George
1 community health center in St. George, 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 St. George; ≈ 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.
How St. George adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, St. George runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 St. George 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.
St. George 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 St. George adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in St. George
Why doesn’t St. George have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for St. George.
Where can I get low-cost care near St. George?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. George Health Center in Saint George Island, 0.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in St. George.
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.