Kodiak Island Borough Health Data
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.4 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
17.8%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
430
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
62.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 140.8 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.5
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 Kodiak Island Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.2% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 67.1% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.0% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kodiak Island Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kodiak Island Borough nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Kodiak Island Borough Surpasses State Average
Health data brief for Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska.
The uninsured rate in Kodiak Island Borough is 17.8%, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15.9% and significantly higher than the national average of 10%. This rate of coverage is the most distinct metric when compared to state and national benchmarks. Regarding healthcare access, the borough has 141 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, double the national median of 70. There are also 430 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 77.4 years, exceeding the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. Meanwhile, 16.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These findings represent reported data from clinical and administrative sources. 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.