Dillingham Census Area Health Data
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Health Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1042
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Dillingham lags far behind on life expectancy
At 68.2 years, Dillingham's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by over 8 years—a significant health disadvantage. The county's poor or fair health rate of 25.6% is notably higher than the national average of 18%, signaling widespread chronic health challenges across the region.
Alaska's lowest life expectancy
Dillingham ranks at the bottom of Alaska counties with a life expectancy 7.4 years below the state average of 75.6 years. The 25.6% poor/fair health rate is among the state's worst, reflecting systemic health disparities in this remote census area.
Neighboring boroughs live healthier, longer
Juneau (79.8 years) and Haines Borough (78.3 years) both outlive Dillingham residents by over a decade, despite Alaska's shared geography and resources. Dillingham's 25.6% poor/fair health rate stands starkly above most neighboring counties, which cluster around 13-15%.
Healthcare access and coverage gaps
Dillingham's 17.0% uninsured rate exceeds the state average of 15.9%, leaving one in six residents without health coverage. The county offers 252 primary care providers per 100K—more than neighboring Fairbanks (86)—but mental health access remains limited at 1042 per 100K.
Explore coverage options now
With 17% of Dillingham residents uninsured, now is the time to check eligibility for marketplace plans, Medicaid, or employer coverage. Visiting healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596 can connect you to affordable options and enrollment assistance.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.