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Rural Health Information Hub
Rural Health Information Hub

Alaska

State Office of Rural Health

Alaska Office of Rural Health

Phone: 907.269.3445

Collects and disseminates information to strengthen the rural healthcare delivery system across the state. Works to improve rural health professions recruitment and retention, and offers technical assistance to rural providers, hospitals, and communities. Coordinates rural health policy analysis in Alaska.
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Alaska Nonmetro Population

733,971
Estimated population
238,670 (32.5%)
People living in nonmetro areas
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimate

Alaska Rural Healthcare Facilities

13
Critical Access Hospitals
0
Rural Emergency Hospitals
0
Rural Health Clinics
30
Federally Qualified Health Centers*
4
Short Term/PPS Hospitals*
Alaska Rural Healthcare Facilities map
*Sites according to data.HRSA.gov (January 2025), showing only locations outside of U.S. Census Bureau Urban Areas with a population of 50,000 or more

Selected Social Determinants of Health for Rural Alaska

Last Reviewed: 11/8/2023