Yukon-Koyukuk County

AlaskaFIPS 02290

Pop. 5,3430 HospitalsSVI 0.88RUCC 8 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Yukon-Koyukuk County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricYukon-Koyukuk CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence13.4%10.1%
Adult Obesity39.5%34.3%
Uninsured Rate19.1%15.9%
PCPs per 10K1.911.6
Premature Death (YPLL)22,703.597

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1
Primary Care Physicians
19.5 per 100k
18
NPs & PAs
350.9 per 100k
2
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$11,536.51
Medicare Per Capita
1081.0%
Readmission Rate

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

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorYukon-Koyukuk CountyState Avg 
Diabetes16.4%
Obesity38.1%
Depression20.7%
Frequent Mental Distress19.7%
COPD10.8%
Current Smoking29.3%
Heart Disease9.4%
Stroke5.5%
High Blood Pressure41.0%
Poor General Health31.1%
Disability42.3%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.6%
Binge Drinking15.1%
Uninsured13.3%

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

Yukon-Koyukuk County has no hospital. 20 of Alaska's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Alaska

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.88
Socioeconomic Status0.84
Household Composition & Disability0.74
Minority Status & Language0.98
Housing Type & Transportation0.80

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 Yukon-Koyukuk County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks North Star162117.7 mi
Us Air Force HospFairbanks North Star20141.2 mi
Mat-su Regional Medical CenterMatanuska-Susitna74273 mi
Us Public Health Service HospAnchorage381292 mi
Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage250292.9 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.