Healthcare in Lazy Mountain, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.1%
near the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp below 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
38.1%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.0 mi
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 43.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 43.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Lazy Mountain has an obesity rate of 36.1%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.