Healthcare in King Cove, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

17.5%

6.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.5%

1.9pp 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

34.6%

Arthritis

21.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.3%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.5%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

31.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.4%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

15.6%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

King Cove has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 17.5%, 6.0pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 64.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.