Healthcare in Nanwalek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.7%

3.1pp 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

31.7%

Arthritis

23.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.2%

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

21.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

38.1%

Lack of Support

29.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.9%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

19.9%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

8.3%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

11.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

29.7 mi

South Peninsula Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
South Peninsula Hospital	29.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Nanwalek has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 61.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.