Healthcare in North Pole, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
30.6%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.5%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
9.0%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
North Pole has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 64.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.