Healthcare in Saxman, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.1%

5.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp 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

33.1%

Arthritis

26.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.1%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.3%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

25.0 mi

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Saxman has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.