Healthcare in Northway, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
18.1%
6.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp above 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
35.4%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.6%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.0%
Mobility
23.7%
Cognitive
18.9%
Hearing
15.7%
Vision
10.6%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
13.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Northway has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.