Healthcare in Allakaket, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.9%

2.3pp 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

37.2%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.8%

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

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

36.2%

Lack of Support

31.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.4%

Mobility

20.5%

Cognitive

18.8%

Hearing

13.7%

Vision

10.0%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

12.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Allakaket has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 12.9% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.