Healthcare in Brevig Mission, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
31.4%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
34.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.8%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
25.1%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
12.2%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
16.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Brevig Mission has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 62.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.