Healthcare in Teller, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.0%

6.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.5%

3.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp above 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

32.1%

Arthritis

23.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

35.1%

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

23.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

37.3%

Lack of Support

34.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

44.9%

Mobility

20.2%

Cognitive

24.1%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

12.3%

Self-Care

7.2%

Independent Living

15.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Teller has an obesity rate of 43.0%, which is 6.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 62.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.