Healthcare in Pilot Station, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

47.2%

11.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.9%

4.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.8%

7.2pp above 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

31.0%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

34.9%

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

25.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

40.8%

Lack of Support

36.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.8%

Mobility

22.3%

Cognitive

26.7%

Hearing

11.2%

Vision

13.2%

Self-Care

7.6%

Independent Living

17.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Pilot Station has an obesity rate of 47.2%, which is 11.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 17.8% of adults lack health insurance. 63.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.