Healthcare in Salcha, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.8%

2.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp 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

37.8%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

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

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.6%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Salcha has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.