Healthcare in Holy Cross, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.1%

3.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.3%

5.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.5%

4.9pp 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

36.5%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.3%

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

21.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

38.8%

Lack of Support

33.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.0%

Mobility

22.4%

Cognitive

22.3%

Hearing

13.8%

Vision

11.6%

Self-Care

7.2%

Independent Living

15.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Holy Cross has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.