Healthcare in Copper Center, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

34.5%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.5%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

27.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.9%

Mobility

15.4%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Copper Center has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.