Healthcare in Newhalen, 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

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 PLACES

Age-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 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

21.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

37.2%

Lack of Support

31.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.