Healthcare in Clam Gulch, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.6%

1.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

45.5%

Arthritis

36.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

13.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

28.8%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

2

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.9 mi

Central Peninsula General Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Central Peninsula General Hospital16.9 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
South Peninsula Hospital46.9 miCritical Access Hospitals

Clam Gulch has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 72.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.