Healthcare in Big Delta, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.1%

2.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp 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

35.4%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.6%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

13.2%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Big Delta has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.