Healthcare in Juneau city and, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence 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.