Healthcare in Adak, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.7%
5.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.8%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
30.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Adak has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 64.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.