Healthcare in King Salmon, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below 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

34.4%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

24.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

12.1%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

King Salmon has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 66.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.