Healthcare in Point Hope, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.2%
12.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
30.3%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
37.3%
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
22.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
35.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.0%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
9.0%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
12.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Point Hope has an obesity rate of 48.2%, which is 12.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 64.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.