Healthcare in Arctic Village, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
40.6%
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
22.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
22.9%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
11.5%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
15.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Arctic Village has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 65.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.