Healthcare in Elim, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

23.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

34.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.