Healthcare in Chitina, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.8%

3.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

30.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

10.4%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Chitina has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.