Healthcare in Ambler, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.0%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
33.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.4%
Mobility
23.2%
Cognitive
23.7%
Hearing
12.7%
Vision
12.0%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
16.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Ambler has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 67.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.