Healthcare in Circle, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

21.3%

9.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

34.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.5%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

36.3%

Lack of Support

31.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.5%

Mobility

25.9%

Cognitive

20.5%

Hearing

14.5%

Vision

12.4%

Self-Care

7.7%

Independent Living

15.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Circle has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.