Healthcare in Sand Point, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

23.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.6%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

35.1%

Lack of Support

31.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.1%

Mobility

15.6%

Cognitive

16.7%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

7.1%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Sand Point has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 65.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.