Where Tanacross residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tanacross, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tanacross. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tanacross
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Tanacross
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.6%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. COPD is also above the state: 10.2%, vs 6.1% across Alaska. In all, Tanacross runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Tanacross
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 23.4% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Tanacross’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Tanacross adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.5%), vs 21.7% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Tanacross’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tanacross adults…
Tanacross runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tanacross adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Care in and near Tanacross
1 community health center in Tanacross, 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 Tanacross; ≈ 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).
How Tanacross adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Tanacross runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Tanacross 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.
23.5% of Tanacross adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tanacross and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tok | D | 39.3% | 13.6% | 23.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tanacross adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tanacross
Why doesn’t Tanacross have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tanacross.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tanacross?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tanacross Health Clinic in Tanacross, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tanacross.
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.