Healthcare in McCarthy, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.7%

2.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.4%

4.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.3%

1.3pp 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

35.6%

Arthritis

26.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.8%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

McCarthy has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.