Healthcare in Cantwell, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence 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.