Where Whitestone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitestone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 99737. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitestone
The nearest ER is 69 miles from Whitestone
The closest emergency room is Bassett Ach (Ft Wainwright) in Fort Wainwright, 69.4 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Cross Road Health Ministries is closer (9.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Whitestone is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Whitestone’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, 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 Whitestone’s likely range; Whitestone’s figures come from ZIP code 99737, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Whitestone
No hospital or community health center in Whitestone 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 Whitestone; ≈ 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 Whitestone adults…
On every condition, Whitestone is about the same as Alaska. 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 Whitestone adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Whitestone adults are doing
About the same as Alaska on each measure.
1 in 3 Whitestone 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.
8.9% of Whitestone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Whitestone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Delta | — | — | — | — |
Big Delta: 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 Whitestone adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitestone
Why doesn’t Whitestone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitestone.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whitestone?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Road Health Ministries in Delta Junction, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitestone.
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.