Healthcare in Sitka city and, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.1%

6.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

32.8%

Arthritis

23.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

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

14.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

24.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

11.4%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Sitka city and has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 68.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.