Healthcare in Fox, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.4%
5.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.5%
3.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.4%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
9.3%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fox has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.4%, 5.1pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.