Healthcare in Gustavus, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp below 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
40.7%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
8.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Gustavus has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 72.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.