Healthcare in Steele Creek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp below 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

35.3%

Arthritis

22.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.8%

Mobility

9.4%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Steele Creek has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 68.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.