Healthcare in Fox River, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.9%
5.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp below 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
34.8%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.2 mi
South Peninsula Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 32.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Fox River has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 63.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.