Where Upper Kalskag residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upper Kalskag, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Kalskag. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Kalskag
The nearest ER is 71 miles from Upper Kalskag
The closest emergency room is Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital in Bethel, 70.7 miles away in a straight line. And 23.4% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 9% across Alaska. For everyday care, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health is closer (0.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Upper Kalskag
39.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 35.2% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Upper Kalskag
1 in 3 adults smoke cigarettes (33.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. Habits ↓
More Upper Kalskag adults live with a disability
44% of adults live with a disability, vs 29.6% across Alaska. The biggest difference is vision loss: 11.4% 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 Upper Kalskag’s likely range.
Care in and near Upper Kalskag
1 community health center in Upper Kalskag, 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 Upper Kalskag; ≈ 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 Upper Kalskag 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Kalskag adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Upper Kalskag adults…
Upper Kalskag runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
How Upper Kalskag adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upper Kalskag runs above Alaska.
2 in 5 Upper Kalskag 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.
32% of Upper Kalskag adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Upper Kalskag and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Questions about health in Upper Kalskag
Why doesn’t Upper Kalskag have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Upper Kalskag.
Where can I get low-cost care near Upper Kalskag?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Upper Kalskag Clinic in Kalskag, 0.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Kalskag.
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.