Healthcare in Petersburg, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.1%

1.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.4%

1.2pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

13.1 mi

Petersburg Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Petersburg Medical Center	13.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Petersburg has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.