Healthcare in Homer, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.7%

4.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.6%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

13.2%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

South Peninsula Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
South Peninsula Hospital	13.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Homer has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 67.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.