Healthcare in Anchorage, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp below 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
31.5%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Providence Alaska Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Alaska Psychiatric Institute | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Anchorage has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.