Healthcare in Nikolai, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.2%

5.6pp 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

31.9%

Arthritis

23.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

42.7%

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

22.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

39.9%

Lack of Support

33.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

42.8%

Mobility

18.3%

Cognitive

22.7%

Hearing

11.2%

Vision

10.3%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

14.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nikolai has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 16.2% of adults lack health insurance. 64.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.