Aleutians East Borough Health Data

Aleutians East Borough, Alaska

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

24/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

19.6%

State avg 15.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

87

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

19.8%

State avg 19.1%

National avg 19.6%

Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health

These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Aleutians East Borough differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureAleutians East BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity29.8%35.3%37.6%5.5 pts better than state
Diabetes12.9%10.4%11.2%2.5 pts worse than state
High Blood Pressure33.8%32.8%33.5%1.0 pts worse than state
Depression12.3%19.7%24.1%7.4 pts better than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureAleutians East BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.0%19.3%16.3%3.3 pts better than state
Binge Drinking15.0%18.4%17.8%3.4 pts better than state
Physical Inactivity28.5%24.2%27.0%4.3 pts worse than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureAleutians East BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup64.6%66.0%74.9%1.4 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)48.1%53.6%57.3%5.5 pts worse than state
Mammography (women 50–74)62.8%64.4%73.3%1.6 pts worse than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureAleutians East BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress13.0%17.0%18.6%4.0 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration41.8%37.3%37.3%4.5 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aleutians East Borough nationally on depression.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

High Uninsured Rates Mark Aleutians East Health Profile

Health data brief for Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

The percentage of residents without health insurance in Aleutians East Borough is 19.6%. This figure is notably higher than the Alaska state average of 15.9% and nearly double the national average of approximately 10%. Additional health indicators for the borough show that 19.8% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Access to mental health care is recorded at 87 providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. While the borough reports an uninsured rate above state and national norms, data for life expectancy and primary care provider ratios are not available for this specific jurisdiction in the current reporting cycle. All reported figures are drawn from federal and state health databases for the current period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Aleutians East Borough.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Aleutians East Borough, AK?
Aleutians East Borough has a health score of 24/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #21 out of 30 counties in Alaska (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Aleutians East Borough?
Life expectancy data for Aleutians East Borough is not available in the current dataset.
How does Aleutians East Borough health compare to the Alaska average?
Aleutians East Borough's health score of 24/100 is below the Alaska average of 40/100. The uninsured rate is 19.6% vs. 15.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Aleutians East Borough?
Key health factors for Aleutians East Borough include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (19.6%), and primary care physician access (—). Mental health provider access is 87:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Aleutians East Borough a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 24/100 ("Below Average"), Aleutians East Borough faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alaska. 19.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Aleutians East Borough?
Aleutians East Borough's health score of 24/100 is below the Alaska average of 40/100. The uninsured rate of 19.6% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.