Healthcare in Chitina, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence 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.