Healthcare in Savoonga, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.4%

3.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.8%

6.2pp 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

31.9%

Arthritis

23.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

40.2%

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

23.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

34.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

47.0%

Mobility

20.8%

Cognitive

24.9%

Hearing

12.7%

Vision

12.8%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

16.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Savoonga has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 16.8% of adults lack health insurance. 63.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.