Healthcare in Talkeetna, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence 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.