Healthcare in Mekoryuk, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.3%
8.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.3%
7.7pp 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
36.8%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
41.6%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
37.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
50.0%
Mobility
27.6%
Cognitive
24.4%
Hearing
16.5%
Vision
15.1%
Self-Care
9.3%
Independent Living
17.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Mekoryuk has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 18.3% of adults lack health insurance. 66.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.