Healthcare in Port Heiden, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp 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
26.8%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
32.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.4%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
7.3%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
11.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Port Heiden has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 62.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.