Healthcare in St. George, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.6%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

33.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.