Healthcare in Knik-Fairview, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.5%
3.4pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.1%
Arthritis
24.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.7%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
22.1 mi
Providence Alaska Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 22.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Alaska Psychiatric Institute | 22.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Knik-Fairview has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 69.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.