Petersburg Borough Health Data
Petersburg Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
18.4%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
149
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
438
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
88.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 149.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
29.5
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 Petersburg Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Petersburg Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.2% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Petersburg Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.3% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Petersburg Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 64.9% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.1% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Petersburg Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Petersburg 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
Life Expectancy in Petersburg Borough Exceeds National and State Norms
Health data brief for Petersburg Borough, Alaska.
Petersburg Borough has a life expectancy of 78.5 years, which is higher than both the national average of 77 years and the Alaska state average of 75.6 years. The borough also shows a high density of providers, with 149 primary care providers and 438 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both well above the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. However, the uninsured rate in Petersburg is 18.4%, which is higher than the state average of 15.9% and nearly double the national average of 10%. Only 15.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Access full data reports through the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.