Healthcare in St. Mary's, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

46.5%

10.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.2%

4.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

17.9%

7.3pp 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

31.7%

Arthritis

25.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

43.7%

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

24.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

40.5%

Lack of Support

35.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

49.2%

Mobility

22.7%

Cognitive

26.3%

Hearing

12.2%

Vision

13.2%

Self-Care

7.6%

Independent Living

17.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

St. Mary's has an obesity rate of 46.5%, which is 10.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 17.9% of adults lack health insurance. 64.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.