Healthcare in Butte, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.5%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

37.9%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.2 mi

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Providence Alaska Medical Center35.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Alaska Regional Hospital35.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Alaska Native Medical Center35.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
North Star Hospital35.8 miPsychiatric—✓

Butte has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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.