Healthcare in Eek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.4%

5.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.3%

5.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.3%

7.7pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

45.7%

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

23.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

39.3%

Lack of Support

38.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

50.4%

Mobility

25.5%

Cognitive

26.6%

Hearing

14.8%

Vision

14.9%

Self-Care

8.7%

Independent Living

18.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

38.9 mi

Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Reg Hospital	38.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Eek has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 64.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.