Photo: Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography from Netherlands · CC BY 2.0Where Tolsona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tolsona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99588. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tolsona
The nearest ER is 67 miles from Tolsona
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 67.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Medical Center is closer (18.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Tolsona
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.7% across Alaska. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Cancer is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7% across Alaska. In all, Tolsona runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tolsona, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Alaska 32.5%), but 72.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 68% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tolsona is short on dental care and mental health care
Tolsona’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Tolsona’s likely range; Tolsona’s figures come from ZIP code 99588, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Tolsona
No hospital or community health center in Tolsona 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 Tolsona; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Tolsona adults…
Tolsona runs above AK on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tolsona 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.
How Tolsona adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Tolsona 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.
10.4% of Tolsona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tolsona and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glennallen | — | — | — | — | |
| Mendeltna | — | — | — | — |
Glennallen and Mendeltna: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tolsona adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tolsona
Why doesn’t Tolsona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tolsona.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tolsona.
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.