Healthcare in False Pass, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.4%

7.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.4%

3.8pp 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

28.3%

Arthritis

12.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

2.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.9%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.4%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

32.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

8.2%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

False Pass has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 14.4% of adults lack health insurance. 57.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.