Haines Borough Health Data
Haines Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
290
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
531
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
48.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 289.7 per 100K
Dentists
48.1
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 Haines Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Haines Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.7% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Haines Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Haines Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.7% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.5% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.6% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Haines Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Haines 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Haines Borough Far Exceeds Median
Health data brief for Haines Borough, Alaska.
Haines Borough features a primary care provider ratio of 290 per 100,000 residents, more than four times the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability is the most distinct metric compared to state and national norms. The borough also maintains 531 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, doubling the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 78.3 years, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 75.6 and the national average of 77 years. Data indicates an uninsured rate of 11.2%, which is lower than the state average of 15.9% and near the national average of 10%. About 14.1% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national benchmark of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of clinical resource availability and general outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Haines 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 Haines 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.