How healthy is Teller?
Teller differs from Alaska on 25 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (4.4% vs 7%). Where it trails the state: more adults facing food insecurity (44.5% vs 14.3%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Teller. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Teller
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Teller
No hospital or community health center in Teller 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 Teller; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.4% of Teller adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
How Teller adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Teller runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Teller 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Teller adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Out of every 100 Teller adults…
Teller runs below AK on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Teller adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 255 people are less certain, so we show Teller's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Teller
| Measure | Teller | Likely range | Alaska | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 36.3% | 32.4–40.4% | 32.5% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% | 28.4–36% | 33.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 43% | 36.6–50.2% | 35.5% | worse |
| Arthritis | 23.1% | 20.4–26.1% | 23.3% | about the same |
| Depression | 21.7% | 18.4–25.2% | 20.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 35.1% | 30.2–40.8% | 13.5% | worse |
| Asthma | 13.7% | 12.1–15.5% | 10.6% | worse |
| Cancer (not skin) | 4.4% | 4–5% | 7% | better |
| Diabetes | 15.5% | 13.5–17.9% | 9.4% | worse |
| COPD | 10.8% | 9–12.8% | 6.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.1% | 7.1–9.4% | 5.7% | worse |
| Stroke | 5% | 4.4–5.8% | 3.1% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 37.3% | 31.6–43% | 16% | worse |
| Binge drink | 17.6% | 14.6–20.8% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 35.3% | 29.6–41.4% | 21.7% | worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.5% | 40.2–53% | 35.1% | worse |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 62.9% | 58.3–67.5% | 68.8% | worse |
| Dentist visit | 34.1% | 30.6–37.6% | 59.7% | worse |
| Cholesterol check | 68.9% | 64.7–72.9% | 79.6% | worse |
| Colon screening | 45.6% | 40–51.1% | 59.2% | worse |
| Mammogram | 56.3% | 47–65.4% | 66% | worse |
| Taking BP meds | 65.3% | 61.6–68.9% | 68% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 16.3% | 12.6–20.7% | 10% | worse |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 37.3% | 32.2–42.6% | 33.3% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 34.4% | 29.5–39.3% | 25.4% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 23.2% | 20.2–26.2% | 16.1% | worse |
| Fair or poor health | 35% | 30–40.4% | 18.6% | worse |
| Frequent physical distress | 20.6% | 17.8–23.6% | 13.1% | worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 44.5% | 37.4–50.9% | 14.3% | worse |
| Housing insecurity | 30.8% | 25.8–35.8% | 12.3% | worse |
| Utility shut-off threat | 24.7% | 21.1–28.4% | 8.2% | worse |
| No reliable transportation | 25.9% | 21.9–29.9% | 9% | worse |
| Receive SNAP | 37.4% | 30.8–43.9% | 10.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.9% | 39.1–50.8% | 29.6% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 20.2% | 17.1–23.6% | 11.9% | |
| Thinking or memory | 24.1% | 20.5–27.8% | 14% | |
| Hearing | 11.6% | 10.2–13.2% | 7.7% | |
| Vision | 12.3% | 10.5–14.2% | 4.7% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 7.2% | 6.1–8.6% | 3.3% | |
| Errands alone | 15.8% | 13.3–18.4% | 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 Teller door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Alaska figure falls inside it, we don’t call Teller better or worse.
CDC publishes Teller directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Teller.
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.