Healthcare in Sterling, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.6%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
6.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Avg CMS Rating
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.4 mi
Central Peninsula General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Peninsula General Hospital | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Sterling has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 67.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.0 out of 5.