Healthcare in Anderson, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
34.1%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Anderson has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.