Healthcare in Tenakee Springs, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.0%

2.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.8%

5.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

44.7%

Arthritis

37.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

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

12.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.8%

Loneliness

28.7%

Lack of Support

22.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.2%

Mobility

20.4%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

14.0%

Vision

6.3%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Tenakee Springs has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.8%, 5.7pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.