Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Data
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.5%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
408
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.3 per 100K
Dentists
20.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.1
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 Kenai Peninsula Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kenai Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kenai Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kenai Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 62.4% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 61.3% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kenai Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 7.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kenai Peninsula Borough nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Kenai Peninsula Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
In the Kenai Peninsula Borough, there are 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This availability of primary care is a key differentiator in the borough's data. For mental health care, the borough has 408 providers per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 14.5%, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15.9% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures describe the health infrastructure and outcomes as recorded in regional data. 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.