Healthcare in Wasilla, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
35.7%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
9.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.0 mi
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 28.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 28.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Wasilla has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.