Healthcare in Shishmaref, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.0%
5.4pp 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
33.5%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
30.5%
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
22.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
37.4%
Lack of Support
34.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.0%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
24.0%
Hearing
13.0%
Vision
13.1%
Self-Care
7.6%
Independent Living
16.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Shishmaref has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 64.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.