Healthcare in Upper Kalskag, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

22.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

38.0%

Lack of Support

36.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence 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.