Where Tatitlek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tatitlek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tatitlek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tatitlek
Diabetes, stroke and heart disease run high in Tatitlek
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.9%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (4.9%), vs 3.1% across Alaska. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.7% across Alaska. In all, Tatitlek runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Tatitlek
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Tatitlek’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
In Tatitlek, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 23.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Tatitlek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Tatitlek adults…
Tatitlek runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tatitlek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Tatitlek
No hospital or community health center in Tatitlek 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 Tatitlek; ≈ 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 Tatitlek adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Tatitlek 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.
11.7% of Tatitlek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tatitlek 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tatitlek adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tatitlek
Why doesn’t Tatitlek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tatitlek.
What hospital is closest to Tatitlek?
Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 18.4 miles in a straight line from Tatitlek’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tatitlek.
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.