AK · Healthcare shortage profile
Lake and Peninsula County, AK
Home to 1,476 residents, with 44 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 44
- Population
- 1,476
- Peak shortage score
- 16.0
- MUA Index
- 58.0
The verdict
Lake and Peninsula County ranks among the most underserved counties in the country - 44 active HPSA designations, more than 99% of the 2,991 US counties with a designated shortage, with mental health the deepest gap.
- 44
- Active HPSA designations
- 14
- Primary-care shortages
- 16
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 1%
- US counties by volume
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 02164. Population: 1,476.
Lake and Peninsula County, AK (population 1,476) has 14 primary care, 15 mental health, and 15 dental Health Professional Shortage Area designations active according to HRSA. The county is also designated a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) with an MUA Index of 58.0. Shortage severity scores and individual HPSA designations are detailed below.
HPSA Scores
Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Medically Underserved Area
Lake and Peninsula County vs. every US county
Total active HPSA designations, how this county's shortage volume compares nationally
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,991 US counties
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Source HRSA Data Warehouse, designated HPSAs · 2026
Highest-severity HPSA designations
Showing the 40 most-severe of 44 active (designated) HPSAs in Lake and Peninsula County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Levelock Village Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| New Halen Health Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Chignik Bay Subregional Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Ugashik Village Clinic | primary_care | 15.0 |
| Bristol Bay/Dillingham/Lake Peninsula | mental_health | 14.0 |
| Port Alsworth Health Center | mental_health | 12.0 |
| Perryville Village Clinic | mental_health | 12.0 |
| Pilot Point Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Ugashik Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Levelock Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| New Halen Health Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Chignik Lake Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Port Heiden Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Egegik Village Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Chignik Bay Subregional Clinic | dental | 12.0 |
| Ugashik Village Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| Levelock Village Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| Nilavena Subregional Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| New Halen Health Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| Kokhanok Village Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| Chignik Bay Subregional Clinic | mental_health | 11.0 |
| Egegik Village Clinic | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Port Heiden Village Clinic | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Chignik Lake Village Clinic | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Perryville Village Clinic | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Pilot Point Village Clinic | primary_care | 10.0 |
| Egegik Village Clinic | mental_health | 10.0 |
| Nondalton Health Clinic | mental_health | 10.0 |
| Chignik Lake Village Clinic | mental_health | 10.0 |
| Port Heiden Village Clinic | mental_health | 10.0 |
| Pilot Point Village Clinic | mental_health | 10.0 |
| Kokhanok Village Clinic | dental | 10.0 |
| Pedro Bay Health Clinic | dental | 10.0 |
| Nondalton Health Clinic | dental | 10.0 |
| Perryville Village Clinic | dental | 10.0 |
| Nilavena Subregional Clinic | dental | 10.0 |
| Port Alsworth Health Center | dental | 10.0 |
| Bristol Bay/Lake and Peninsula Boroughs | dental | 10.0 |
| Pedro Bay Health Clinic | mental_health | 9.0 |
| ME - Lake and Peninsula Borough | primary_care | 8.0 |
What the HRSA Data Shows for Lake and Peninsula County
Lake and Peninsula County, AK - population 1,476 carries 44 active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the HRSA Data Warehouse: 14 in primary care, 15 in mental health, and 15 in dental. The county is also flagged as a Medically Underserved Area, scoring 58.0 on the MUA Index (lower scores indicate greater need).
The county's highest shortage-severity score across the three categories is 16.0, below the 17-point priority threshold but still a formally designated shortage. Primary-care scoring reached 15.0 (0–25 scale). Mental-health scoring reached 14.0 (0–25 scale). Dental scoring reached 16.0 (0–26 scale).
HRSA lists 44 active (designated) HPSA records tied to Lake and Peninsula County, covering the specific facilities, geographies, and population groups that received the designation; the table above shows the most severe.
Lake and Peninsula County designations by care type
Active Health Professional Shortage Area designations in the county, by provider category.
- Mental health
Mental health
15 designations
- Dental
Dental
15 designations
- Primary care
Primary care
14 designations
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse, Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) + Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) HPSA primary-care, mental-health, and dental designations for Lake and Peninsula County, AK · 2026 HRSA designation data updated quarterly; HPSA scores 0-25 (primary/mental) and 0-26 (dental); higher = greater shortage severity. Coverage tiers from U.S. Census ACS PUMS + KFF state tracker.
What to do with Lake and Peninsula County's data
Lake and Peninsula County's shortage designations unlock specific federal programs and comparisons, here is how to act on them.
- Lake and Peninsula County's 44 active designations make providers here eligible for National Health Service Corps loan repayment, estimate the award and service terms. NHSC estimator
- See how the county's mental health burden compares with the rest of AK before you draw conclusions from a single score. AK overview
- Check whether an area clears HRSA's 3,500:1 population-to-provider threshold with the provider-to-population ratio behind an HPSA score. HPSA score estimator
HPSA scores describe structural access to care, not the availability of any individual provider. For a specific appointment, contact a provider or your insurer; designations are reviewed by HRSA each quarter.
Counties With a Similar Primary Care Shortage Score
Other U.S. counties whose HRSA primary-care HPSA score is closest to Lake and Peninsula County's 15.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many healthcare shortage areas does Lake and Peninsula County have?
Lake and Peninsula County, AK has 44 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 14 in primary care, 15 in mental health, and 15 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
Is Lake and Peninsula County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Lake and Peninsula County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 58.0. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
What does an HPSA score mean?
HPSA scores range from 0 to 25 for primary care and mental health (0 to 26 for dental). Higher scores indicate greater shortage severity. Areas with scores of 17 or above are considered high-priority shortage areas eligible for National Health Service Corps placement and enhanced Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement.
What healthcare providers are needed in Lake and Peninsula County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Lake and Peninsula County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
How are HPSA designations used by federal programs?
HPSA designations determine eligibility for over 30 federal programs, including National Health Service Corps placements, Community Health Center grants, Medicare bonus payments (10% for physicians in HPSAs), J-1 visa waiver programs for international medical graduates, and Rural Health Clinic certification. These programs channel billions of dollars annually to underserved communities.
How does Lake and Peninsula County compare to other counties in AK?
Lake and Peninsula County has 44 total HPSA designations with a peak shortage score of 16.0. You can compare shortage levels across all counties in AK on the state overview page, or view national county rankings to see where Lake and Peninsula County stands relative to the rest of the country.
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Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 02164. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
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Every figure on PlainHealthAccess is rendered directly from HRSA source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page lists every HPSA and MUA designation on record for the county. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.