Healthcare in St. Michael, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.6%

0.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.4%

2.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp 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

30.9%

Arthritis

22.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

33.3%

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

24.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.6%

Loneliness

38.3%

Lack of Support

34.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.0%

Mobility

19.3%

Cognitive

24.9%

Hearing

10.8%

Vision

12.0%

Self-Care

6.8%

Independent Living

16.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

St. Michael has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 62.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.