Healthcare in Unalaska, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.0%
4.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.3%
9.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
1.7pp above 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
32.7%
Arthritis
15.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.1%
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
13.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.3%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
33.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Unalaska has an obesity rate of 32.0%, which is 4.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.3%, 9.2pp below the national average. About 12.3% of adults lack health insurance. 62.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.