Healthcare in Seward, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.7%

5.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.2%

4.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

0.7pp 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

32.1%

Arthritis

19.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.3%

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

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.4%

Mobility

8.9%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

6.1%

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

3.8 mi

Providence Seward Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Providence Seward Hospital	3.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Seward has an obesity rate of 30.7%, which is 5.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 60.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.