Healthcare in Mentasta Lake, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.1%
1.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp below 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
34.2%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
11.7%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Mentasta Lake has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.