Healthcare in Central, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.2%

1.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.0%

9.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near 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

49.6%

Arthritis

43.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.5%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.0%

Mobility

27.7%

Cognitive

16.0%

Hearing

18.0%

Vision

9.8%

Self-Care

8.5%

Independent Living

12.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Central has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.