Healthcare in Selawik, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.4%
7.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.4%
3.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
30.9%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.9%
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
23.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
35.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.4%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
24.4%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
11.6%
Self-Care
6.5%
Independent Living
15.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Selawik has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 64.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.