Aleutians West Census Area Health Data

Aleutians West Census Area has a health score of 57/100, rated "Average." It ranks #9 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.

Life expectancy in Aleutians West Census Area is 85.9 years. The Alaska state average is 75.6 years, making Aleutians West Census Area above the state average.

Aleutians West Census Area's health score of 57/100 is above the Alaska average of 40/100. Life expectancy is 85.9 years vs. the state average of 75.6 years. The uninsured rate is 16.7% vs. 15.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Aleutians West Census Area include: life expectancy (85.9 years), uninsured rate (16.7%), and primary care physician access (59:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 194:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 57/100 ("Average"), Aleutians West Census Area has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Alaska. Residents have a life expectancy of 85.9 years. 16.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Aleutians West Census Area's health score of 57/100 exceeds the Alaska average of 40/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Aleutians West Census Area has better primary care access (59:1 ratio) than the state average (116:1).