Bristol Bay Borough Health Data

Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

40/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

Pending

Uninsured Rate

16.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

N/A

Uninsured Rate

16.9%

State avg 15.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Mental Health Providers

N/A

per 100K population

Poor / Fair Health

16.5%

State avg 19.1%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

455.6

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 Bristol Bay Borough differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureBristol Bay BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity34.5%35.3%37.6%0.8 pts better than state
Diabetes9.1%10.4%11.2%1.3 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure31.2%32.8%33.5%1.6 pts better than state
Depression19.8%19.7%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureBristol Bay BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking16.7%19.3%16.3%2.6 pts better than state
Binge Drinking20.5%18.4%17.8%2.1 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity20.7%24.2%27.0%3.5 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureBristol Bay BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup64.8%66.0%74.9%1.2 pts worse than state
Dental Visit (past year)58.1%53.6%57.3%4.5 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)65.3%64.4%73.3%0.9 pts better than state

Daily-life impact

MeasureBristol Bay BoroughState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress16.6%17.0%18.6%near state average
Short Sleep Duration38.0%37.3%37.3%0.7 pts worse than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bristol Bay Borough nationally on dental visit (past year).

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Uninsured Rates in Bristol Bay Borough Exceed National Figures

Health data brief for Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

The uninsured rate in Bristol Bay Borough is 16.9%. This percentage is higher than the Alaska state average of 15.9% and exceeds the national average of 10%. In addition to insurance coverage, the data shows that 16.5% of adults in the borough report poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. Data for life expectancy, primary care providers, and mental health providers are not available for this borough in the current reporting period. The uninsured rate stands as the most distinctive metric for this jurisdiction among the available health indicators. All figures are reported verbatim from federal health data sources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Bristol Bay 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 Bristol Bay 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.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Bristol Bay Borough, AK?
Bristol Bay Borough has a health score of 40/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #18 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.
What is the life expectancy in Bristol Bay Borough?
Life expectancy data for Bristol Bay Borough is not available in the current dataset.
How does Bristol Bay Borough health compare to the Alaska average?
Bristol Bay Borough's health score of 40/100 is equal to the Alaska average of 40/100. The uninsured rate is 16.9% vs. 15.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Bristol Bay Borough?
Key health factors for Bristol Bay Borough include: life expectancy (—), uninsured rate (16.9%), and primary care physician access (—). These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Bristol Bay Borough a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 40/100 ("Below Average"), Bristol Bay Borough faces health challenges compared to other counties in Alaska. 16.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Bristol Bay Borough?
Bristol Bay Borough's health score of 40/100 is below the Alaska average of 40/100. The uninsured rate of 16.9% 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.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.