Healthcare in Tetlin, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.5%
5.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
31.1%
Arthritis
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.8%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
39.4%
Lack of Support
33.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.6%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
20.6%
Hearing
12.3%
Vision
9.8%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
13.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Tetlin has an obesity rate of 41.5%, which is 5.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 65.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.