Healthcare in St. Paul, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.6%

7.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.9%

4.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.9%

1.3pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

25.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.9%

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

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

38.7%

Lack of Support

33.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.6%

Mobility

18.8%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

11.1%

Vision

9.0%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

11.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

St. Paul has an obesity rate of 43.6%, which is 7.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 67.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.