Juneau City and Borough Health Data
Juneau City and Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.8 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
128
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1074
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 128.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Juneau City and Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Juneau City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Juneau City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 7.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Juneau City and 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) | 62.7% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 9.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.5% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Juneau City and 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 | 32.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Juneau City and 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
Juneau Residents Average Longer Life Expectancy Than State and Nation
Health data brief for Juneau City and Borough, Alaska.
Juneau City and Borough records a life expectancy of 79.8 years, which is significantly higher than the Alaska state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric represents the most distinct data point for the borough. Juneau also features 1,074 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is more than four times the national median of 250. There are 128 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. The uninsured rate in Juneau is 12.3%, lower than the state average of 15.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 12.7% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are based on verified data from the CDC and NPPES. 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.