Healthcare in Willow, AK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp below 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
44.0%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
11.3%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
8.4%
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
27.6 mi
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | 47.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Regional Hospital | 47.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Alaska Native Medical Center | 47.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Star Hospital | 47.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Willow has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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.