Healthcare in Nightmute, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
7.8pp 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
32.0%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
39.0%
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
23.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
38.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.3%
Mobility
22.7%
Cognitive
26.3%
Hearing
12.9%
Vision
13.8%
Self-Care
7.8%
Independent Living
17.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nightmute has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 18.4% of adults lack health insurance. 62.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.