Healthcare in Valdez, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp below 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
21.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Providence Valdez Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Valdez Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cordova Community Medical Center | 43.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Valdez has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 65.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services.