Healthcare in Badger, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.1%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.7%

4.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp below 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

32.3%

Arthritis

20.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.4%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

34.1%

Lack of Support

26.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.2%

Mobility

9.5%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

7.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Badger has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 65.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.