Aleutians West Census Area Health Data
Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
85.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
85.9 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.7%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
38.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 59.3 per 100K
Dentists
57.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
96.6
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 West Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aleutians West Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.5% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 13.1% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 6.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aleutians West Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aleutians West Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.9% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.3% | 64.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aleutians West Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aleutians West Census Area nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Longevity in Aleutians West Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska.
Aleutians West Census Area records a life expectancy of 85.9 years, which is more than ten years higher than the Alaska state average of 75.6 years and significantly exceeds the national average of 77 years. In terms of health coverage, 16.7% of the population is uninsured, a rate slightly higher than the state average of 15.9% and above the national average of 10%. The report also indicates that 17.4% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Healthcare access metrics show 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70, and 194 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which falls below the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Aleutians West Census Area, 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 West Census Area.
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.