Where Stony River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stony River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99557. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stony River
Dental care lags in Stony River
36.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 32% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 126 miles from Stony River
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 125.8 miles away in a straight line. And 22% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (0.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Stony River
37.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). No reliable transportation (22% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (19.5% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 30.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Stony River adults live with a disability
43.1% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.8% 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 Stony River’s likely range; Stony River’s figures come from ZIP code 99557, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stony River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Stony River
1 community health center in Stony River, 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 Stony River; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.6% of Stony River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stony River adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Stony River adults…
Stony River runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
How Stony River adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Stony River runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Stony River 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.
Stony River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Stony River
Why doesn’t Stony River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stony River.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stony River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Stony River Clinic in Aniak, 0.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stony River.
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.