Healthcare in Deering, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.0%
6.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.2%
6.6pp above 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
31.6%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.0%
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
23.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
40.5%
Lack of Support
35.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.0%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
24.5%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
11.7%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
15.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Deering has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 17.2% of adults lack health insurance. 64.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.