Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Health Data
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
21/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.9 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
175
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
1001
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
69.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 174.6 per 100K
Dentists
17.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
34.9
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 Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.8% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 22.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.4% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 52.3% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 64.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Prince of Wales-Hyder Reports High Density of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
The Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area has 1,001 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, four times the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio is also high at 175 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70. Despite these provider levels, life expectancy is 71.9 years, which is lower than the state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 19.1%, significantly higher than the national average of 10% and the state average of 15.9%. About 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health. Information about these metrics can be explored through the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, 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 Prince of Wales-Hyder 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.