Healthcare in Buckland, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
6.6pp 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
19.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.4%
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
24.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
42.0%
Lack of Support
36.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.0%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
25.4%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
10.9%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
15.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Buckland has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 61.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.