Healthcare in Primrose, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.9%
7.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.2%
6.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
24.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
12.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.2%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.7%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
10.2%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Providence Seward Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Seward Hospital | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Primrose has an obesity rate of 28.9%, which is 7.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.2%, 6.3pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 67.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.