Healthcare in Pelican, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.5%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
15.2%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Pelican has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.