Healthcare in Whittier, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.9%

6.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.1%

6.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

36.8%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

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

13.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.1%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.4%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

42.5 mi

Cordova Community Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cordova Community Medical Center42.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Providence Alaska Medical Center48.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Alaska Regional Hospital48.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Alaska Native Medical Center48.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
North Star Hospital48.5 miPsychiatric—✓

Whittier has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.