Healthcare in Scammon Bay, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.1%

9.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.2%

7.6pp 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

30.5%

Arthritis

23.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

45.9%

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

25.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

41.8%

Lack of Support

36.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.6%

Mobility

21.5%

Cognitive

26.9%

Hearing

12.2%

Vision

13.1%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

17.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Scammon Bay has an obesity rate of 45.1%, which is 9.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 63.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.