Healthcare in Kipnuk, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.6%

4.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.3%

7.7pp 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

33.0%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

45.2%

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

23.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

39.0%

Lack of Support

38.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.2%

Mobility

24.2%

Cognitive

26.3%

Hearing

13.8%

Vision

14.4%

Self-Care

8.3%

Independent Living

18.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kipnuk has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 63.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.