Kusilvak Census Area Health Data
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
65.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
65.0 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
113
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
36.8%
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 Kusilvak Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 11.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 18.0% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 7.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 8.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 36.9% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 17.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 14.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.0% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 32.2% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 21.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 48.5% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 15.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 23.5% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 45.6% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 8.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kusilvak Census Area nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kusilvak Census Area Reports One of the Highest Poor Health Rates
Health data brief for Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
In the Kusilvak Census Area, 36.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This figure is more than double the national average of 17%. The area also shows a life expectancy of 65.0 years, which is 12 years lower than the national average of 77 years and significantly below the Alaska state average of 75.6 years. The uninsured rate stands at 13.9%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 15.9% but remains above the national average of 10%. Access to mental health providers is recorded at 113 per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care providers is not available for this census area. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Kusilvak 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.