Healthcare in Palmer, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.5%
near 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
9.8%
0.8pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
8.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 35.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 35.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Palmer has an obesity rate of 36.5%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% 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.