Healthcare in Ketchikan, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.2%

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

34.3%

Arthritis

25.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.7%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.7%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

Nearest Hospital

24.3 mi

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center	24.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ketchikan has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.