Healthcare in Pelican, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.4%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

26.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.