Healthcare in Ester, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.4%

4.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp below 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

32.9%

Arthritis

20.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.4%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.2%

Mobility

8.5%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Ester has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 66.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.