Bethel Census Area Health Data

Bethel Census Area has a health score of 8/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #25 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 Bethel Census Area is 68.9 years. The Alaska state average is 75.6 years, making Bethel Census Area below the state average.

Bethel Census Area's health score of 8/100 is below the Alaska average of 40/100. Life expectancy is 68.9 years vs. the state average of 75.6 years. The uninsured rate is 14.2% vs. 15.9% statewide.

Key health factors for Bethel Census Area include: life expectancy (68.9 years), uninsured rate (14.2%), and primary care physician access (86:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 2,886:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 8/100 ("Below Average"), Bethel Census Area faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alaska. Residents have a life expectancy of 68.9 years. 14.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Bethel Census Area's health score of 8/100 is below the Alaska average of 40/100. The uninsured rate of 14.2% 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.