Healthcare in Dry Creek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.