Healthcare in Tanacross, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.1%
6.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp above 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
33.5%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.4%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
37.8%
Lack of Support
32.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.8%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
19.4%
Hearing
13.1%
Vision
10.2%
Self-Care
6.2%
Independent Living
13.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Tanacross has an obesity rate of 42.1%, which is 6.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 68.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.