Healthcare in Goodnews Bay, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.0%

1.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.8%

6.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

7.2pp above 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

36.0%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

34.4%

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

22.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.0%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

37.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.6%

Mobility

27.2%

Cognitive

25.3%

Hearing

14.7%

Vision

14.9%

Self-Care

9.4%

Independent Living

18.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Goodnews Bay has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 65.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.