Healthcare in Skagway, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.4%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp below 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
32.9%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Skagway has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 67.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.