Healthcare in Chefornak, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
8.7pp above 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
30.8%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
42.8%
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
24.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
39.8%
Lack of Support
38.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.3%
Mobility
21.9%
Cognitive
26.8%
Hearing
13.0%
Vision
13.7%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
17.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Chefornak has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 19.3% of adults lack health insurance. 61.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.