Healthcare in Toksook Bay, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.2%

1.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.6%

3.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

18.8%

8.2pp 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

32.0%

Arthritis

24.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

42.8%

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

24.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.2%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

38.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.5%

Mobility

22.9%

Cognitive

26.4%

Hearing

13.1%

Vision

13.9%

Self-Care

7.9%

Independent Living

18.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Toksook Bay has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 18.8% of adults lack health insurance. 62.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.