Healthcare in Nikiski, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
39.1%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.7%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.2 mi
Central Peninsula General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Nikiski has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 65.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.