Healthcare in Whale Pass, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.4%

2.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp below 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

43.6%

Arthritis

37.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

28.6%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.8%

Mobility

20.5%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

13.7%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Whale Pass has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.