Healthcare in Shungnak, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.3%
7.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.8%
5.2pp 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
31.9%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
33.2%
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
23.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
40.2%
Lack of Support
34.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
46.9%
Mobility
22.2%
Cognitive
24.1%
Hearing
11.9%
Vision
12.1%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
16.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Shungnak has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 15.8% of adults lack health insurance. 66.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.