Healthcare in Gambell, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp 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
31.5%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.6%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
38.1%
Lack of Support
34.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.1%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
24.6%
Hearing
12.2%
Vision
12.5%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
16.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Gambell has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 62.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.