Healthcare in Newtok, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.0%
7.4pp 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
32.2%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
52.6%
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
24.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
40.1%
Lack of Support
38.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.9%
Mobility
22.7%
Cognitive
26.7%
Hearing
13.2%
Vision
14.0%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
18.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Newtok has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 18.0% of adults lack health insurance. 62.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.