Healthcare in Alakanuk, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.3%
9.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.1%
0.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
7.7pp 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
29.4%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.0%
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
25.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.1%
Loneliness
41.9%
Lack of Support
36.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.8%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
27.1%
Hearing
11.4%
Vision
12.9%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
17.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Alakanuk has an obesity rate of 45.3%, which is 9.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 62.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.