Where Togiak residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Togiak, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Togiak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Togiak
The nearest ER is 104 miles from Togiak
The closest emergency room is Kanakanak Hospital in Dillingham, 103.7 miles away in a straight line. And 22.5% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Togiak
36.6% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 14.3% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). No reliable transportation (22.5% vs 9%) and utility shut-off threats (19.4% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 28.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Togiak
3 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes (30.8%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Togiak adults live with a disability
43.1% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.1% 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 Togiak’s likely range.
Care in and near Togiak
1 community health center in Togiak, 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 Togiak; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
28.7% of Togiak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Togiak adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Togiak adults…
Togiak runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Togiak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Togiak adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Togiak runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Togiak 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.
Togiak and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Hills | — | — | — | — |
Twin Hills: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Togiak
Why doesn’t Togiak have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Togiak.
Where can I get low-cost care near Togiak?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Togiak Sub-Regional Clinic in Togiak, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Togiak.
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.