Healthcare in Fairbanks, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
29.7%
Arthritis
17.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fairbanks has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.