Healthcare in Akutan, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
12.6%
10.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.9%
8.3pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
15.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
12.6%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
33.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
6.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Akutan has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 12.6%, 10.9pp below the national average. About 18.9% of adults lack health insurance. 62.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.