Copper River Census Area Health Data
Copper River Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
14.3%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
337
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
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 Copper River Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.1% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.7% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Copper River Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Copper River Census Area nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Copper River Primary Care Provider Ratios Fall Below National Median
Health data brief for Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
Copper River Census Area has 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While primary care access is lower, the area reports 337 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in Copper River is 14.3%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. No life expectancy data was available for this jurisdiction in the latest data set. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Copper River 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 Copper River 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.