Healthcare in Galena, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.2%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
29.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Galena has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.