Healthcare in Gulkana, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.6%

1.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp 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

32.3%

Arthritis

25.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.3%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

28.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

15.8%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gulkana has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.