Lake and Peninsula Borough Health Data
Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
17/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
19.2%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.1%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
99.3
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 Lake and Peninsula Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 24.2% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.5% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 49.4% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lake and Peninsula Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lake and Peninsula Borough nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Uninsured Rate in Lake and Peninsula Borough Nears Twenty Percent
Health data brief for Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
The uninsured rate in Lake and Peninsula Borough is 19.2%, nearly double the national average of 10% and higher than the Alaska state average of 15.9%. Approximately 22.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 225 per 100,000 residents, which is close to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy and primary care provider data are not available for this borough. The borough’s health metrics reflect local survey results and federal provider registrations. Readers can review supplemental data through the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lake and Peninsula Borough.
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.