Healthcare in Prudhoe Bay, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

15.7%

7.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.6%

4.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.0%

0.6pp below 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

31.0%

Arthritis

15.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.5%

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

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.7%

Loneliness

29.2%

Lack of Support

27.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.4%

Mobility

7.3%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

4.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Prudhoe Bay has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 61.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.