Photo: Scraphound · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Teller residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Teller, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Teller. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Teller
Dental care lags in Teller
34.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 35.1% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Teller
37.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 61 miles from Teller
The closest emergency room is Norton Sound Regional Hospital in Nome, 61 miles away in a straight line. And 25.9% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Norton Sound Health is closer (5.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More Teller adults live with a disability
44.9% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 12.3% 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 Teller’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Teller 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Teller
No hospital or community health center in Teller 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 Teller; ≈ 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).
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Teller adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Teller adults…
Teller runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Teller adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Teller runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 Teller 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.
37.4% of Teller adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Teller 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 Teller
Why doesn’t Teller have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Teller.
Where can I get low-cost care near Teller?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Teller Clinic in Teller, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Teller.
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.