Healthcare in Shageluk, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.8%
4.2pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
27.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
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
21.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
38.3%
Lack of Support
33.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.8%
Mobility
21.5%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
12.8%
Vision
11.1%
Self-Care
6.6%
Independent Living
14.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Shageluk has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 14.8% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.