Healthcare in Willow Creek, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.4%

1.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

31.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.8%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

16.0%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

8.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Willow Creek has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 71.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.