Chugach Census Area Health Data
Chugach Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
50/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
17.5%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
159
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
222
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
57.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 158.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
28.7
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 Chugach Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chugach Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.0% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chugach Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chugach Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.7% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chugach Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.8 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 Chugach Census Area nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Chugach Census Area Records Primary Care Provider Ratio Above National Median
Health data brief for Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
Chugach Census Area reports 159 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. In addition to high primary care access, the census area has 222 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the area is 17.5%, exceeding both the state average of 15.9% and the national average of 10%. Data regarding general health status shows that 13.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. Life expectancy data for the Chugach Census Area was not included in the current reporting period. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Chugach 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 Chugach 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.