Healthcare in Yakutat, AK

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near 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

37.2%

Arthritis

27.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.1%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

33.7%

Lack of Support

29.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.5%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Yakutat has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.