Anchorage Municipality Health Data
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
782
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.3 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 Anchorage Municipality differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Anchorage Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Anchorage Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.0% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Anchorage Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 70.7% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 10.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Anchorage Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Anchorage Municipality nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Anchorage Mental Health Provider Access Reaches Triple National Median
Health data brief for Anchorage Municipality, Alaska.
In the Anchorage Municipality, the ratio of mental health providers is 782 per 100,000 residents. This concentration is more than three times the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other healthcare access metrics show a primary care provider ratio of 116 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 70. The local uninsured rate stands at 12.1%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15.9% but remains slightly above the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the municipality is 76.3 years, which is close to the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 13.7% of adults in Anchorage report being in poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.