Healthcare in Silver Springs, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

37.0%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.9%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

30.8%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Silver Springs has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.