Healthcare in Upper Kalskag, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.2%
4.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
32.0%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
35.2%
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
22.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
38.0%
Lack of Support
36.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.0%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
23.7%
Hearing
11.8%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
15.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Upper Kalskag has an obesity rate of 40.2%, which is 4.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 63.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.