Healthcare in Kaltag, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

36.5%

Lack of Support

31.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.