Healthcare in St. George, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.3%
8.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.5%
5.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.2%
2.6pp above 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
35.8%
Arthritis
28.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.4%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
33.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
20.3%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
11.9%
Vision
9.4%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
St. George has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 13.2% of adults lack health insurance. 68.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.