Aleutians East Borough Health Data
Aleutians East Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 12.3% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 7.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.6% | 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
| Measure | Aleutians East Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.