Healthcare in Kobuk, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
6.4pp 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
29.6%
Arthritis
21.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.1%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
41.5%
Lack of Support
34.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.0%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
24.6%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
10.5%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
15.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Kobuk has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. 63.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.