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Health need and barriers to care in Alaska

Some Alaska ZIP codes carry two things at once: an elevated documented burden of health need, and real barriers to reaching care. This page is scoped to Alaska.

AlaskaData release 2026Documented inputs

Across parts of Alaska, the same ZIP codes show elevated health need and limited access to care together. Here is what each of those two axes measures — and how we read the overlap without ever claiming one causes the other.

How we measure this →

Health needSix measuresZCTA-native

The need axis reads six measures of health need for each ZIP code: how many people lack insurance, live in poverty, or face food or housing insecurity, alongside the share reporting fair-or-poor health and the local burden of chronic conditions. A ZIP reads high-need when several of these are elevated at once.

Barriers to reaching careSix measuresDistance + supply

The access axis reads six barriers to reaching care: distance to the nearest emergency room and to the nearest community health center, how thin the local supply of physicians and pharmacies is, how many households have no vehicle, and how limited home internet is for telehealth. A ZIP reads low-access when several of these barriers stack up.

What this is — and isn't. These are two things established for the same place: an elevated burden of health need, and barriers to reaching care. This page does not claim one causes the other, does not say anyone is underserved because of their health, does not combine the two into a single risk number, and does not rank areas by how "bad" the overlap is. It reports where both are elevated together, measured against ZIP codes across the country, and nothing more.

Alaska ZIP codes where need and access overlap

The ZIP codes (ZCTAs) in Alaska where documented health need and barriers to reaching care are both elevated. Each one sits in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each — the comparison is national, and this list is Alaska only. Each is tagged by how pronounced the overlap is — see the two labels below.

Severe care-access deficitelevated on both axes at the state's most pronounced levelAcute care-access deficitelevated on both axes, a step below severe

99551in AkiachakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99552in AkiakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99554in AlakanukSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99557in AniakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99785in Brevig MissionSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99727in BucklandSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99561in ChefornakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99578in EekSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99581in EmmonakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99740in Fort YukonSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99742in GambellSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99604in Hooper BaySevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99609in KasiglukSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99614in KipnukSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99750in KivalinaSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99620in KotlikSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99621in KwethlukSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99622in KwigillingokSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99632in Mountain VillageSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99634in NapakiakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99761in NoatakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99763in NoorvikSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99641in NunapitchukSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99650in Pilot StationSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99655in QuinhagakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99769in SavoongaSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99771in ShaktoolikSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99658in St. Mary'sSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99671in StebbinsSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99678in TogiakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99637in Toksook BaySevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99679in TuluksakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99680in TuntutuliakSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99684in UnalakleetSevere care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes across a broader set of measures on both axes.
99720in AllakaketAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99786in AmblerAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99558in AnvikAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99722in Arctic VillageAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99730in CentralAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99563in ChevakAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99733in CircleAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99575in Crooked CreekAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99736in DeeringAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99580in EkwokAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99739in ElimAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99589in Goodnews BayAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99590in GraylingAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99602in Holy CrossAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99745in HughesAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99747in KaktovikAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99748in KaltagAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99749in KianaAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99751in KobukAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99753in KoyukAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99754in KoyukukAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99628in ManokotakAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99585in MarshallAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99627in McGrathAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99630in MekoryukAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99636in New StuyahokAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99690in NightmuteAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99691in NikolaiAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99640in NondaltonAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99764in NorthwayAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99765in NulatoAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99649in Pilot PointAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99766in Point HopeAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99768in RubyAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99657in Russian MissionAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99662in Scammon BayAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99770in SelawikAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99665in ShagelukAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99772in ShishmarefAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99773in ShungnakAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99668in SleetmuteAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99591in St. GeorgeAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99659in St. MichaelAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99776in TanacrossAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99778in TellerAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99681in TununakAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99682in TyonekAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99781in VenetieAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99782in WainwrightAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99783in WalesAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.
99784in White MountainAcute care-access deficit
Documented health need here overlaps with barriers to reaching care, sitting in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each.

Coverage & how to read this

Read from public data, area by area — not a statement about any individual. A ZIP appears here only when enough of the underlying measures are observable to compute both axes; where too many are missing, its overlap is shown as not computed — limited data, never as "no deficit." A ZIP that is measured and simply does not carry the overlap is not listed either — absence from this list is never a claim that a place is fine. The comparison is national — a ZIP appears when it sits in the most-affected 10% of US ZIP codes on several measures of each axis — and this list is Alaska only. Read the full methodology →

Each ZIP links to its full ZipVitals page. Alaska only — the national list is on the explainer page.