Healthcare in Kwigillingok, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.9%

6.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.8%

4.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.5%

8.9pp 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

33.0%

Arthritis

25.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

32.9%

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

23.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

38.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.0%

Mobility

24.1%

Cognitive

25.9%

Hearing

14.1%

Vision

14.4%

Self-Care

8.3%

Independent Living

17.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Kwigillingok has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 19.5% of adults lack health insurance. 63.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.