Healthcare in Atqasuk, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.6%
10.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
27.4%
Arthritis
19.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.9%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
35.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.8%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
22.7%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
13.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Atqasuk has an obesity rate of 46.6%, which is 10.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 62.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.