Healthcare in Wrangell city and, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp 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

39.2%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.0%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

44.0 mi

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center	44.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Wrangell city and has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 70.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There is 1 hospital nearby. 1 offers emergency services.