Healthcare in Chevak, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.3%

10.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.7%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.0%

4.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.3%

7.7pp above 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

31.3%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

33.0%

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

24.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.7%

Loneliness

40.8%

Lack of Support

36.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.3%

Mobility

22.1%

Cognitive

26.5%

Hearing

12.4%

Vision

13.2%

Self-Care

7.4%

Independent Living

17.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Chevak has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 63.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.