Northwest Arctic Borough Health Data
Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
7/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.8 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1114
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
26.7%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
78.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.4 per 100K
Dentists
118.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
92.0
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 Northwest Arctic Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Northwest Arctic Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.9% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Northwest Arctic Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 28.6% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 9.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Northwest Arctic 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) | 42.9% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 10.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.1% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Northwest Arctic Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Northwest Arctic 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
Northwest Arctic Borough Life Expectancy Trails National and State Averages
Health data brief for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
The life expectancy in Northwest Arctic Borough is 67.8 years, which is nearly a decade shorter than the national average of 77 years and lower than the state average of 75.6 years. In contrast, the borough has a high ratio of mental health providers at 1,114 per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is 79 per 100,000, slightly above the national median of 70. About 26.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. The uninsured rate is 16.6%, which is higher than both the state average of 15.9% and the national average of 10%. Explore more data at the County Health Rankings website.
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.