Healthcare in Elim, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp above 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
30.7%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
40.3%
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
23.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
34.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.2%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
24.8%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
12.0%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
15.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Elim has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 61.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.