Healthcare in Port Alsworth, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
28.5%
Arthritis
19.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.4%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.4%
Mobility
12.0%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Port Alsworth has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 62.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.