Healthcare in Nenana, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.3%

near 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

40.2%

Arthritis

32.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.4%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

11.4%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nenana has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.