Healthcare in Newhalen, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.4%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.8%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
12.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Newhalen has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 65.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.