Healthcare in Mountain Village, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.7%

10.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.7%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.3%

4.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.7%

7.1pp 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

31.5%

Arthritis

25.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

42.2%

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

24.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.7%

Loneliness

40.6%

Lack of Support

36.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.0%

Mobility

22.6%

Cognitive

26.3%

Hearing

12.1%

Vision

13.3%

Self-Care

7.6%

Independent Living

17.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Mountain Village has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 17.7% of adults lack health insurance. 64.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.