Healthcare in Clam Gulch, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.9 mi
Central Peninsula General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| South Peninsula Hospital | 46.9 mi | Critical 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.