Healthcare in Kaltag, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.0%
5.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.4%
1.8pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
31.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
12.7%
Vision
10.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Kaltag has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 12.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.