Healthcare in Fort Greely, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.2%

2.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.8%

6.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

25.1%

Arthritis

15.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

8.0%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Fort Greely has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 59.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.