Healthcare in Shaktoolik, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.5%
9.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
5.3pp 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
31.1%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.7%
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
23.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
33.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.8%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
23.8%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
12.1%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
15.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Shaktoolik has an obesity rate of 45.5%, which is 9.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 15.9% of adults lack health insurance. 63.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.