Healthcare in Adak, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

30.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.