Fairbanks North Star Borough Health Data
Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
851
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.0
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 Fairbanks North Star Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fairbanks North Star Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% | 35.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.1% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fairbanks North Star Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fairbanks North Star Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.8% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 9.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 58.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fairbanks North Star 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 | 36.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fairbanks North Star 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio Triples National Median in Fairbanks Borough
Health data brief for Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
Fairbanks North Star Borough reports 851 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than triple the national median of 250 per 100,000. This high concentration of providers distinguishes the borough from many other regions. Additional healthcare metrics include a primary care provider ratio of 86 per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 70. The uninsured rate for the borough is 11.1%, lower than the Alaska state average of 15.9% but slightly higher than the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 13.8%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the borough is 77.7 years, exceeding the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent recorded data without attribution to local behavior or demographics. Explore state-level data.
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.