Dillingham Census Area Health Data
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
8/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
68.2 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
252
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1042
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
25.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
146.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 251.5 per 100K
Dentists
125.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.9
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 Dillingham Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 25.7% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 63.5% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 47.4% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.7% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dillingham Census Area nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dillingham Census Area Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Dillingham Census Area, Alaska.
In the Dillingham Census Area, life expectancy is 68.2 years, a figure notably lower than the Alaska state average of 75.6 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. This metric represents the most significant divergence from broader population trends in the region. Other data shows that 25.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the census area stands at 17.0%, which is higher than the state average of 15.9% and the national rate of roughly 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the area has 252 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 70. There are 1,042 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than four times the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.