Ketchikan Gateway Borough Health Data
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1776
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 123.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
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 Ketchikan Gateway Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.9% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 6.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.0% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ketchikan Gateway 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 Seven Times National Median in Ketchikan
Health data brief for Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough reports a mental health provider ratio of 1,776 per 100,000 residents, which is more than seven times the national median of 250 per 100,000. This exceptionally high ratio is the most distinctive data point for the region. Primary care is also more accessible than national norms, with 124 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70. The borough's uninsured rate is 15.5%, nearly identical to the Alaska state average of 15.9% but higher than the national rate of 10%. Life expectancy in the borough is 77.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. About 14.7% of residents report poor or fair health, below the national average of 17%. These statistics are sourced from clinical and survey data. 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.