Healthcare in Eareckson Station, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.9%

9.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

2.1%

9.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.2%

3.6pp above 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

14.6%

Arthritis

4.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

0.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

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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

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

45.9%

Lack of Support

31.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.2%

Mobility

3.1%

Cognitive

19.6%

Hearing

3.7%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

1.5%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Eareckson Station has an obesity rate of 26.9%, which is 9.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. 49.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.