Healthcare in Port Alexander, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp below 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
37.8%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
17.3%
Cognitive
15.7%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
9.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Port Alexander has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.