Healthcare in Koyuk, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.8%

3.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.9%

6.3pp 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

32.7%

Arthritis

24.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

30.5%

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

23.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

37.5%

Lack of Support

34.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

46.0%

Mobility

21.0%

Cognitive

24.4%

Hearing

12.0%

Vision

12.6%

Self-Care

7.3%

Independent Living

16.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Koyuk has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.