Healthcare in Ruby, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
19.1%
7.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
30.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
22.5%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
14.2%
Vision
10.4%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
12.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Ruby has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 71.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.