County health data
Dillingham Census Area, AK
CDC PLACES estimates diabetes at 13.0% of adults in Dillingham Census Area (Alaska: 8.7%). This borough has 50 HRSA shortage designations, 1 hospital, and 13 health center sites.
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Health measures compared with the state
40 measures for adults in Dillingham Census Area (about 3,180 adults). 24 have a Alaska figure from the same survey.
Largest differences from the Alaska figure: current smoking 25.7% vs 15.3% (+10.4 points), routine checkup in the past year 63.7% vs 72.2% (-8.5 points), and no leisure-time physical activity 29.1% vs 20.9% (+8.2 points).
Health Outcomes
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | US | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthritis | 24.4% | 24.1% | 26.3% | 2023 |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% | 33.8% | 34.0% | 2023 |
| Cancer, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer | 6.0% | n/a | n/a | 2023 |
| Current asthma | 12.7% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 2023 |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2023 |
| COPD | 8.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% | 2023 |
| Depression | 20.1% | 19.5% | 21.8% | 2023 |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.0% | 8.7% | 11.8% | 2023 |
| High cholesterol, adults ever screened | 32.4% | 34.2% | 37.2% | 2023 |
| Obesity | 38.5% | 35.2% | 34.4% | 2023 |
| Stroke | 4.4% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2023 |
| All teeth lost, ages 65 and older | 18.0% | n/a | n/a | 2022 |
Prevention
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | US | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance, ages 18 to 64 | 13.3% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 2023 |
| Taking blood pressure medicine, adults with high blood pressure | 67.7% | n/a | n/a | 2023 |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 63.7% | 72.2% | 78.4% | 2023 |
| Cholesterol screening | 74.5% | n/a | n/a | 2023 |
| Colorectal cancer screening, ages 45 to 75 | 54.0% | n/a | n/a | 2022 |
| Dental visit in the past year | 46.8% | n/a | n/a | 2022 |
| Mammogram, women ages 50 to 74 | 62.6% | n/a | n/a | 2022 |
Health Risk Behaviors
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | US | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.0% | 17.0% | 15.1% | 2023 |
| Current smoking | 25.7% | 15.3% | 12.1% | 2023 |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.1% | 20.9% | 24.5% | 2023 |
| Short sleep | 37.8% | n/a | n/a | 2022 |
Health Status
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | US | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health | 26.6% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 2023 |
| Frequent mental distress | 19.2% | 14.9% | 15.4% | 2023 |
| Frequent physical distress | 17.4% | 13.5% | 12.6% | 2023 |
Disability
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | US | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability | 18.6% | 12.4% | 13.7% | 2023 |
| Any disability | 37.5% | n/a | n/a | 2023 |
| Hearing disability | 10.4% | 9.4% | 7.4% | 2023 |
| Independent living disability | 11.6% | 7.4% | 7.8% | 2023 |
| Mobility disability | 17.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% | 2023 |
| Self-care disability | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 2023 |
| Vision disability | 8.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 2023 |
Health-Related Social Needs
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support | 31.5% | 2023 |
| Food insecurity in the past year | 27.5% | 2023 |
| Received food stamps in the past year | 20.1% | 2023 |
| Housing insecurity in the past year | 20.7% | 2023 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past year | 16.9% | 2023 |
| Loneliness | 36.7% | 2023 |
| Utility shut-off threat in the past year | 14.7% | 2023 |
Source: CDC PLACES county data, as of December 4, 2025. Publisher page
Source: CDC BRFSS prevalence data, as of September 15, 2026. Publisher page
Health professional shortage areas
HRSA lists 50 designated shortage rows in Dillingham Census Area: primary care 16 (highest score 19), mental health 17 (highest score 17), and dental 17 (highest score 18). 2 cover a geographic area or population group; the other 48 are facility designations.
| Discipline | Area or population | Facility | Highest score |
|---|---|---|---|
| primary care | 0 | 16 | 19 |
| mental health | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| dental | 1 | 16 | 18 |
Area and population designations
| Designation | Discipline | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Alaskan - Dillingham Census Area | dental | HPSA Population | 18 |
| Bristol Bay/Dillingham/Lake Peninsula | mental health | Geographic HPSA | 14 |
Facility designations (48)
| Designation | Discipline | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik North Shore Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 19 |
| Clarks Point Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 17 |
| Ekwok Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 17 |
| Koliganek Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 17 |
| Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation | mental health | Federally Qualified Health Center | 17 |
| Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation | dental | Federally Qualified Health Center | 17 |
| Clarks Point Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Ekwok Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Koliganek Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Manokotak Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| New Stuyahok Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Togiak Sub-Regional Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Twin Hills Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 16 |
| Clarks Point Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 15 |
| Our House, Dillingham | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 15 |
| Portage Creek Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 15 |
| Aleknagik North Shore Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 15 |
| Aleknagik North Shore Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| BBAHC Counseling Center | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Ekuk Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Ekwok Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Ivanof Bay Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Kanakanak Hospital | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Koliganek Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Manokotak Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| New Stuyahok Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Togiak Sub-Regional Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| Twin Hills Village Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 14 |
| BBAHC Dental Clinic | mental health | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 13 |
| Manokotak Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 12 |
| New Stuyahok Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 12 |
| Togiak Sub-Regional Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 12 |
| Twin Hills Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 12 |
| Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation | primary care | Federally Qualified Health Center | 9 |
| BBAHC Counseling Center | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| Ekuk Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| Ivanof Bay Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| Kanakanak Hospital | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| Our House, Dillingham | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| Portage Creek Village Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 5 |
| BBAHC Counseling Center | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| BBAHC Dental Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| Ekuk Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| Ivanof Bay Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| Kanakanak Hospital | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| Our House, Dillingham | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| Portage Creek Village Clinic | primary care | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
| BBAHC Dental Clinic | dental | Indian Health Service, Tribal Health, and Urban Indian Health Organizations | 4 |
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, as of October 14, 2026. Publisher page
Hospitals and readmission rates
CMS Care Compare lists 1 acute care or critical access hospital in Dillingham Census Area, 1 of them critical access. None has a readmission rate CMS rates worse than the national rate.
| Hospital | City | Stars | Heart failure | Pneumonia | COPD | Heart attack | Hip or knee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL BAY DBA KANAKANAK HOSPITALCritical access | DILLINGHAM | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Each rate is the share of patients readmitted within 30 days of discharge, July 2023 to June 2025. "n/a" means CMS did not publish a rate for that hospital.
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital general information, as of August 13, 2026. Publisher page
Source: CMS Care Compare unplanned hospital visits, as of September 30, 2026. Publisher page
Health centers
13 active health center sites in Dillingham Census Area, run by 1 organization.
| Site ↑ | Health center | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleknagik Health Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | Main St | Aleknagik 99555 |
| Behavioral Health Counseling Center | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 6000 Kanakanak Rd | Dillingham 99576 |
| BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 6000 Kanakanak Rd | Dillingham 99576 |
| Clarks Point Village Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 49 Main Street | Clarks Point 99569 |
| H. Sally Smith Building (Dental Clinic) | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 6000 Kanakanak Rd | Dillingham 99576 |
| Jake's Place | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 6000 Kanakanak Rd | Dillingham 99576 |
| Kanakanak Hospital | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 6000 Kanakanak Rd | Dillingham 99576 |
| Koliganek Health Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 123 Main St | Dillingham 99576 |
| Manokotak Village Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 129 Main Street | Manokotak 99628 |
| New Stuyahok Health Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 123 Main Rd | New Stuyahok 99636 |
| South Naknek Health Clinic | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 123 Main Street | Ekwok 99580 |
| TOGIAK SUB-REGIONAL CLINIC | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 344 MAIN ST A | Togiak 99678 |
| TWIN HILLS VILLAGE CLINIC | BRISTOL BAY AREA HEALTH CORPORATION | 521 Main St | Dillingham 99576 |
Source: HRSA health center service delivery and look-alike sites, as of October 14, 2026. Publisher page
Alaska rural health plan
State of Alaska Rural Health Transformation Program
Initiatives, as the state's abstract names them (page 5):
- Healthy Beginnings
- Health Care Access
- Healthy Communities
- Pay for Value: Fiscal Sustainability
- Strengthen Workforce
- Spark Technology and Innovation
CMS says the abstract budgets are illustrative and are not award amounts, so none are shown.
Source: CMS Rural Health Transformation Program state project abstracts, as of December 2025. Publisher page
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About this data
County rates are CDC PLACES model-based estimates of adults, built from the CDC BRFSS survey and Census population data. State and US figures are BRFSS survey results for the same year. They are not averages of counties, and small differences may not be meaningful.
Shortage rows are HRSA designations with status Designated. Scores run from 0 to 25 (0 to 26 for dental); a higher score means greater need. Hospitals are acute care and critical access hospitals CMS lists in the county, with 30-day rates of unplanned readmission. Health centers are active HRSA-funded and look-alike sites.
Rural health plan initiatives are copied as the state wrote them. Nothing here is medical advice.
Source: CDC PLACES county data, as of December 4, 2025. Publisher page
Source: CDC BRFSS prevalence data, as of September 15, 2026. Publisher page
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, as of October 14, 2026. Publisher page