Where White Mountain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for White Mountain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for White Mountain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Mountain
Smoking is more common in White Mountain
36.8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 16% across Alaska (more than twice the Alaska rate). Habits ↓
Dental care lags in White Mountain
36.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 37.9% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in White Mountain
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (42.4%), 3 times the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (22.9% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (24.4% vs 9%) are higher too. 35.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 White Mountain’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Mountain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
35.6% of White Mountain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 White Mountain adults…
White Mountain runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Mountain
No hospital or community health center in White Mountain 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 White Mountain; ≈ 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 White Mountain adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, White Mountain runs above Alaska.
4 in 10 White Mountain 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.
White Mountain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Mountain adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in White Mountain
Why doesn’t White Mountain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for White Mountain.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Mountain.
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.