Photo: 10point · CC BY 2.0Where Tenakee Springs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tenakee Springs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tenakee Springs. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tenakee Springs
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Tenakee Springs
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Tenakee Springs runs above Alaska on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 44 miles from Tenakee Springs
The closest emergency room is Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, 44.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (3.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Tenakee Springs, and more people treating it
47.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
In Tenakee Springs, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Alaska 10%), yet 23.3% 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 Tenakee Springs’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Tenakee Springs adults…
Tenakee Springs runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tenakee Springs
1 community health center in Tenakee Springs, 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 Tenakee Springs; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Tenakee Springs 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.
2.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Tenakee Springs adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tenakee Springs does better than Alaska.
3 in 10 Tenakee Springs 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.
9.3% of Tenakee Springs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tenakee Springs 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 Tenakee Springs adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tenakee Springs
Why doesn’t Tenakee Springs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tenakee Springs.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tenakee Springs?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Tenakee Health Center in Hoonah, 3.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tenakee Springs.
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.