Healthcare in Kenai, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.7%

3.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.8%

near 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

35.1%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

23.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.4 mi

Central Peninsula General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Central Peninsula General Hospital	15.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Kenai has an obesity rate of 32.7%, which is 3.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 63.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.