Healthcare in Delta Junction, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.2%

1.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.8%

3.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

near 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

32.9%

Arthritis

25.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

12.1%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Delta Junction has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 66.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.