Healthcare in Pitkas Point, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.2%
9.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
8.1pp above 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
28.5%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
58.3%
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
25.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
42.1%
Lack of Support
37.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.3%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
27.2%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
12.6%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
17.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Pitkas Point has an obesity rate of 45.2%, which is 9.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 18.7% of adults lack health insurance. 61.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.