Healthcare in Moose Creek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.1%

2.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

6.9%

5.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

31.1%

Arthritis

18.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

25.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.8%

Mobility

8.1%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

6.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Moose Creek has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 64.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.