Healthcare in College, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
33.2%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.1%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
College has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 67.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.