On CDC estimates, Tok is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Tok differs from Alaska on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tok. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tok
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Tok
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), about twice the Alaska rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Tok runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Tok adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.9%), vs 21.7% across Alaska. There are 17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Tok
50.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 19.7% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Tok’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Tok’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Tok’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tok is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 42% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 2%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Tok’s median household income is $64,063; among the 9,741 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Tok adults…
Tok runs above AK on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Tok adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Care in and near Tok
No hospital or community health center in Tok 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 Tok; ≈ 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).
How Tok adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Tok 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.
17.5% of Tok adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tok and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tok adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Tok
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Tok is better than Alaska on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Alaska figure falls inside Tok’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Tok | AK | U.S. | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.5%23.9–31.4 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.7–21.4 | 13.1% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.8 | 16.1% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%33.1–45.8 | 35.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.6%11.7–15.8 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.8%38.7–47 | 32.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%33.7–41.6 | 33.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 32.8%29.4–36.4 | 23.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 5.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.6%10–13.5 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.7%16.2–23.7 | 13.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.5%20.1–27.3 | 16% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27–37.2 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.7 | 17.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%31.3–42.3 | 35.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%9.9–14.8 | 10% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.1%65–73.1 | 68.8% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.7%46.9–54.5 | 59.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.9%77.3–82.1 | 79.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.1–76.9 | 68% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.9%53.7–64.1 | 59.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.7%54.3–70.7 | 66% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%17.9–24.5 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%30.2–39.4 | 33.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.9–30.4 | 25.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%17–23.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.8–13.1 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.5–13.7 | 9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.5%14.4–20.6 | 10.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.6%34.9–44.5 | 29.6% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.9%17.3–22.9 | 11.9% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 14% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.2–6.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alaska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Tok
Is Tok a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Tok is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Tok?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 45.8%, against 35.5% across Alaska and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Tok have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.9–14.8%), against 10% across Alaska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Tok more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tok.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.