Healthcare in Denali Park, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.7%

6.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

28.3%

Arthritis

17.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.0%

Mobility

7.9%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Denali Park has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 63.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.