Healthcare in Nome, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.8%

3.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp below 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

30.2%

Arthritis

19.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.3%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

34.6%

Lack of Support

29.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

11.0%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

8.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

27.7 mi

Norton Sound Regional Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Norton Sound Regional Hospital	27.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Nome has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.