Bristol Bay Borough Health Data
Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.8% | 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
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 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.
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.
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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.