Healthcare in Thorne Bay, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.2%
near 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
17.4%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
1
With Emergency Services
1
Nearest Hospital
45.6 mi
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center | 45.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Thorne Bay has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 10.2% of adults lack health insurance. 70.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.