Healthcare in Hughes, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp above 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
35.5%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.8%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
12.6%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
13.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Hughes has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 68.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.