Healthcare in Tonsina, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

29.6%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.0%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

48.9 mi

Providence Valdez Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Providence Valdez Medical Center	48.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Tonsina has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 71.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.