Healthcare in Buffalo Soapstone, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp below 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
34.7%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 40.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 40.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 40.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 40.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Buffalo Soapstone has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 71.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.