How healthy is Chignik?
Chignik trails Alaska on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chignik. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chignik
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Chignik
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 9.4% across Alaska. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 6.1% across Alaska. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.1% across Alaska. In all, Chignik runs above Alaska on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chignik
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (27.1%), about twice the Alaska rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 8.2%) and no reliable transportation (15.7% vs 9%) are higher too. 20.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Chignik
1 in 4 adults smoke cigarettes (27.2%), vs 16% across Alaska. Habits ↓
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 Chignik’s likely range; no Health Grade: estimates for a town this small are less certain.
Out of every 100 Chignik adults…
Chignik runs above AK on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.1% of Chignik adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Care in and near Chignik
1 community health center in Chignik, 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 Chignik; ≈ 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 Chignik adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
How Chignik adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chignik runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Chignik 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chignik adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 27 people are less certain, so we show Chignik's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Chignik
| Measure | Chignik | Likely range | Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 38.9% | 34.2–43.5% | 32.5% | worse |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% | 30.8–39.8% | 33.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 41% | 32.4–50.4% | 35.5% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4% | 23.8–31.1% | 23.3% | worse |
| Depression | 20.3% | 17–24.1% | 20.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 18.4% | 14.9–22.5% | 13.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 12.7% | 11.1–14.4% | 10.6% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 6.2% | 5.5–7.1% | 7% | about the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8% | 13.2–18.4% | 9.4% | worse |
| COPD | 9.3% | 7.4–11.4% | 6.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 7.8% | 6.6–9.3% | 5.7% | worse |
| Stroke | 4.7% | 3.9–5.6% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27.2% | 21.7–32.3% | 16% | worse |
| Binge drink | 16.1% | 13.2–19.7% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 29.4% | 23.5–35.3% | 21.7% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.5% | 33.3–48.1% | 35.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 68.3% | 63.7–73.1% | 68.8% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 50.5% | 46.5–54.4% | 59.7% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 79% | 75.9–81.9% | 79.6% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 54.7% | 48.9–60.4% | 59.2% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 63.1% | 53.5–72.5% | 66% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 70.6% | 66.5–74.4% | 68% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 11.4% | 8.9–14.8% | 10% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 34.1% | 28.4–39.7% | 33.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 30.8% | 25.7–35.8% | 25.4% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 18.5% | 16.1–21.2% | 16.1% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 28% | 23.2–33% | 18.6% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 18.7% | 15.9–21.7% | 13.1% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 27.1% | 21.3–32.8% | 14.3% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 19.8% | 16.1–23.5% | 12.3% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 14.5% | 12–16.9% | 8.2% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 15.7% | 13.1–18.5% | 9% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 20.1% | 15.4–24.9% | 10.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38% | 32.4–43.9% | 29.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 19% | 15.4–22.7% | 11.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 17.9% | 15.1–20.9% | 14% | |
| Hearing | 10.3% | 8.7–11.9% | 7.7% | |
| Vision | 8.5% | 7–10.1% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 5.7% | 4.6–7% | 3.3% | |
| Errands alone | 11.1% | 9.3–13.1% | 7.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Chignik door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Alaska figure falls inside it, we don’t call Chignik better or worse.
CDC publishes Chignik directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chignik.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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.