Healthcare in Point MacKenzie, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.3%
6.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
32.8%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.9%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
31.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Providence Alaska Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 12.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Alaska Psychiatric Institute | 12.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Point MacKenzie has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 65.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.