Healthcare in South Van Horn, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
23.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
South Van Horn has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 67.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.