Healthcare in Lower Kalskag, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.5%
5.9pp above 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
31.4%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
38.4%
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
22.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
37.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.2%
Mobility
20.7%
Cognitive
23.5%
Hearing
11.9%
Vision
11.5%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
15.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Lower Kalskag has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 16.5% of adults lack health insurance. 63.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.