Healthcare in Nuiqsut, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.7%
10.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.3%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
4.3pp 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
27.3%
Arthritis
19.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.6%
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
23.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.3%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
35.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
12.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nuiqsut has an obesity rate of 46.7%, which is 10.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.3%, near the national average. About 14.9% of adults lack health insurance. 62.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.