Healthcare in Mosquito Lake, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.7%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp 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

38.2%

Arthritis

29.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

14.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

28.4%

Lack of Support

20.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.0%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

7.9%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

6.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Mosquito Lake has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.