Healthcare in Harding-Birch Lakes, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
6.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Harding-Birch Lakes has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.