Healthcare in North Lakes, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.9%

0.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp 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

35.1%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.3%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Providence Alaska Medical Center33.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Alaska Regional Hospital33.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Alaska Native Medical Center33.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
North Star Hospital33.3 miPsychiatric—✓

North Lakes has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.