Sitka City and Borough Health Data
Sitka City and Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.9%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
214
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
2994
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 214.1 per 100K
Dentists
11.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Sitka City and Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.7% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.8% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 5.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.5% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 7.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sitka City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sitka City and 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
Sitka Mental Health Provider Ratio Nearly Twelve Times National Median
Health data brief for Sitka City and Borough, Alaska.
Sitka City and Borough has 2,994 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure nearly twelve times the national median of 250 per 100,000. The borough also maintains a primary care provider ratio of 214 per 100,000, which is triple the national median of 70. Residents in Sitka have a life expectancy of 79.0 years, longer than both the Alaska state average of 75.6 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 14.9%, slightly lower than the state average of 15.9% but higher than the 10% national average. About 14.9% of adults in the borough report poor or fair health, which is below the national average of 17%. These metrics are derived from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.