Healthcare in Point Lay, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
47.2%
11.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.1%
4.5pp 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
28.4%
Arthritis
20.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.4%
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
23.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
39.6%
Lack of Support
36.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.9%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
9.2%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
13.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Point Lay has an obesity rate of 47.2%, which is 11.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 15.1% of adults lack health insurance. 62.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.