Where Thorne Bay residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thorne Bay, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thorne Bay. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thorne Bay
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Thorne Bay
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Thorne Bay runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 40 miles from Thorne Bay
The closest emergency room is Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center in Ketchikan, 39.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium is closer (1.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Thorne Bay, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 74.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Thorne Bay
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.2%), vs 16% 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 Thorne Bay’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Thorne Bay adults…
Thorne Bay runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Thorne Bay
1 community health center in Thorne Bay, 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 Thorne Bay; ≈ 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 Thorne Bay 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.
7.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Thorne Bay adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Thorne Bay 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.
14.5% of Thorne Bay adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Thorne Bay 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 Thorne Bay adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Thorne Bay
Why doesn’t Thorne Bay have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thorne Bay.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thorne Bay?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thorne Bay Health Center in Thorne Bay, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thorne Bay.
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.