Healthcare in Pleasant Valley, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.8%

3.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

37.0%

Arthritis

24.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.9%

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

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

21.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.9%

Mobility

9.3%

Cognitive

10.1%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Pleasant Valley has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.