Healthcare in Dry Creek, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
near 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
38.1%
Arthritis
32.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.5%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Dry Creek has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.