Healthcare in Point Lay, 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

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 PLACES

Age-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 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

23.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

39.6%

Lack of Support

36.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.