Healthcare in Fort Yukon, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.2%
8.3pp above 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.8%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.5%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
32.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.1%
Mobility
25.8%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
15.0%
Vision
12.7%
Self-Care
8.2%
Independent Living
15.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fort Yukon has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 70.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.