Healthcare in Kaktovik, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.8%
12.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
32.9%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
35.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.9%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
13.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Kaktovik has an obesity rate of 48.8%, which is 12.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 66.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.