Healthcare in Grayling, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.3%

4.7pp 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

33.8%

Arthritis

25.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.7%

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

22.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

39.7%

Lack of Support

34.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.7%

Mobility

20.2%

Cognitive

22.6%

Hearing

12.2%

Vision

11.0%

Self-Care

6.5%

Independent Living

14.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Grayling has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 15.3% of adults lack health insurance. 65.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.