Healthcare in Farmers Loop, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

34.9%

Arthritis

22.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

31.8%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.8%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

12.0%

Hearing

6.8%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

6.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Farmers Loop has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.