Healthcare in Port Heiden, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

22.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

37.9%

Lack of Support

32.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.