Healthcare in Eielson AFB, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.4%

2.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.4%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

3.1%

8.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.1%

2.5pp 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

18.6%

Arthritis

7.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

1.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

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

20.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.4%

Loneliness

40.3%

Lack of Support

28.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.5%

Mobility

4.4%

Cognitive

17.9%

Hearing

3.4%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

1.8%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Eielson AFB has an obesity rate of 33.4%, which is 2.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 13.1% of adults lack health insurance. 56.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.