Healthcare in Wainwright, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
48.1%
12.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
3.9pp 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
30.0%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.1%
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
22.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
35.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
13.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Wainwright has an obesity rate of 48.1%, which is 12.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 64.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.