Healthcare in Unalakleet, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.0%

7.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.9%

1.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.3%

5.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

15.7%

5.1pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

32.5%

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

22.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.9%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

32.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.9%

Mobility

23.2%

Cognitive

23.2%

Hearing

12.7%

Vision

12.7%

Self-Care

7.8%

Independent Living

16.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Unalakleet has an obesity rate of 44.0%, which is 7.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 15.7% of adults lack health insurance. 65.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.