Denali Borough Health Data
Denali Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
88.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
88.6 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
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 Denali Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Denali Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.7% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Denali Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Denali Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.9% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.6% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Denali Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Denali 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
Denali Borough Life Expectancy Significant Outlier in State Data
Health data brief for Denali Borough, Alaska.
Denali Borough reports a life expectancy of 88.6 years, which is 13 years longer than the Alaska state average of 75.6 years and well above the national average of 77 years. Other health indicators show that 13.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. The borough’s uninsured rate is 12.6%, lower than the state average of 15.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the borough has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is just below the national median of 70. No data was provided for mental health provider ratios in this jurisdiction for the current period. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Denali 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 Denali 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.