Healthcare in McGrath, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.2%

2.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.8%

4.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.6%

4.0pp 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

39.5%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

37.4%

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

19.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

36.5%

Lack of Support

30.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.7%

Mobility

22.4%

Cognitive

20.4%

Hearing

12.8%

Vision

10.3%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

14.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

McGrath has an obesity rate of 38.2%, which is 2.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.