Healthcare in Juneau city and, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.3%

0.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

34.4%

Arthritis

23.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.5%

Mobility

10.8%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Juneau city and has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 67.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.