Healthcare in Kivalina, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
29.4%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
24.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
41.4%
Lack of Support
35.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.0%
Mobility
19.2%
Cognitive
24.9%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
11.3%
Self-Care
6.1%
Independent Living
15.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Kivalina has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 63.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.