Hoonah-Angoon County

AlaskaFIPS 02105

Pop. 2,3650 HospitalsSVI 0.64RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Hoonah-Angoon County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricHoonah-Angoon CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.0%10.1%
Adult Obesity31.7%34.3%
Uninsured Rate16.9%15.9%
Premature Death (YPLL)9,451.791

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

5
NPs & PAs
221.0 per 100k
0
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$12,901.35
Medicare Per Capita

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorHoonah-Angoon CountyState Avg 
Diabetes14.0%
Obesity37.1%
Depression19.2%
Frequent Mental Distress15.6%
COPD9.2%
Current Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease9.2%
Stroke4.9%
High Blood Pressure41.3%
Poor General Health24.0%
Disability36.4%
No Leisure Physical Activity26.1%
Binge Drinking15.6%
Uninsured9.9%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Hoonah-Angoon County has no hospital. 20 of Alaska's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Alaska

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.64
Socioeconomic Status0.57
Household Composition & Disability0.27
Minority Status & Language0.87
Housing Type & Transportation0.75

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Hoonah-Angoon County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Bartlett Regional HospitalJuneau City and5751.6 mi
Southeast Alaska Regional Health ConsortiumSitka City and2595.4 mi
Petersburg Medical Center12144.4 mi
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-cah8209.9 mi
Ketchikan Medical CenterKetchikan Gateway25263.6 mi

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.