Healthcare in Skwentna, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

47.4%

Arthritis

40.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

12.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

27.6%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.9%

Mobility

19.5%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

13.9%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Skwentna has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.