Healthcare in Talkeetna, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.8%

4.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.5%

1.1pp 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

42.1%

Arthritis

34.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

29.1%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.4%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

9.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Talkeetna has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.