Copper River and Northwestern Railway · Photo: Sewtex at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5Where Tonsina residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tonsina, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tonsina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tonsina
The nearest ER is 62 miles from Tonsina
The closest emergency room is Providence Valdez Medical Center in Valdez, 62.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Robert Marshall Building is closer (34.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Tonsina
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9%), vs 7% across Alaska. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 23.3% across Alaska. In all, Tonsina runs above Alaska on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Tonsina is short on dental care and mental health care
Tonsina’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 Tonsina’s likely range.
Care in and near Tonsina
No hospital or community health center in Tonsina 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 Tonsina; ≈ 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 Tonsina adults…
Tonsina runs above AK on 4 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tonsina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Tonsina adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
3 in 10 Tonsina 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.
9.5% of Tonsina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Tonsina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Lake | — | — | — | — |
Kenny Lake: 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 Tonsina adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tonsina
Why doesn’t Tonsina have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tonsina.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tonsina.
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.