Hoonah-Angoon Census Area Health Data
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
221
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.4%
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 Hoonah-Angoon Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.5% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 19.3% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.2% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.5% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.2% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hoonah-Angoon 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
Reported Poor Health Rate in Hoonah-Angoon Exceeds National Average
Health data brief for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
In the Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, 19.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. This self-reported health metric is the area's most distinctive data point relative to national benchmarks. The uninsured rate stands at 16.9%, which is higher than both the Alaska state average of 15.9% and the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the area is 78.3 years, higher than the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. While data for primary care providers is not available for this census area, there are 221 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, slightly lower than the national median of 250. These figures are reported directly from federal and state health datasets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
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No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Hoonah-Angoon 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.