Healthcare in Lowell Point, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.4%

7.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.9%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.3%

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

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

11.0%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.5%

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

4.0 mi

Providence Seward Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Providence Seward Hospital	4.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lowell Point has an obesity rate of 28.4%, which is 7.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.