Healthcare in Kachemak, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
42.6%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
South Peninsula Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Peninsula Hospital | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 49.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Kachemak has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 70.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.