Healthcare in Gateway, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.4%

4.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

33.5%

Arthritis

23.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.0%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.5%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.9 mi

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center	8.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Providence Alaska Medical Center	32.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Alaska Regional Hospital	32.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Alaska Native Medical Center	32.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
North Star Hospital	32.0 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Gateway has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.