Wrangell City and County
AlaskaFIPS 02275
Wrangell City and County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Wrangell City and County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 10.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 34.4% | 34.3% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 21.1% | 15.9% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 14.6 | 11.6 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,946.486 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Wrangell City and County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.8% | — | |
| Depression | 19.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | — | |
| COPD | 8.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.0% | — | |
| Disability | 34.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Wrangell City and County has no hospital. 20 of Alaska's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in AlaskaSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Wrangell City and County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-cah | 8 | 18.3 mi | |
| Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan Gateway | 25 | 58.7 mi |
| Petersburg Medical Center | 12 | 66.2 mi | |
| Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium | Sitka City and | 25 | 140.1 mi |
| Bartlett Regional Hospital | Juneau City and | 57 | 174.2 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.