Healthcare in Tyonek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.3%

5.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.4%

5.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

31.7%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

37.9%

Lack of Support

31.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.1%

Mobility

22.8%

Cognitive

20.7%

Hearing

13.1%

Vision

10.8%

Self-Care

6.9%

Independent Living

13.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Tyonek has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 64.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.