Healthcare in South Van Horn, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

26.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.