Healthcare in Nightmute, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

23.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

38.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.