Healthcare in Cantwell, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.4%

3.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.2%

5.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp 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

38.7%

Arthritis

29.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

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

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.2%

Loneliness

28.8%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.1%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Cantwell has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 72.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.