Healthcare in Arctic Village, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

22.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

34.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.