Healthcare in Kotzebue, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.6%

1.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near 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

30.0%

Arthritis

21.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.5%

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

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

37.1%

Lack of Support

30.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

17.4%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

6.4%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

45.4 mi

Maniilaq Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Maniilaq Health Center	45.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Kotzebue has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 66.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.