Healthcare in Scammon Bay, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
25.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
41.8%
Lack of Support
36.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence 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.