Matanuska-Susitna Borough Health Data
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.7%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
370
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Matanuska-Susitna Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 69.9% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Matanuska-Susitna Borough nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Matanuska-Susitna Borough Primary Care Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna Borough has 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the borough's mental health provider ratio of 370 per 100,000 residents is higher than the national median of 250. The life expectancy in the borough is 76.2 years, slightly higher than the state average of 75.6 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7%, which is lower than the state average of 15.9% but higher than the national average of 10%. Approximately 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health. See state-level health data for further context.
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.