Healthcare in Fox, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

12.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.4%

Loneliness

29.2%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.