Skagway Municipality Health Data
Skagway Municipality, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
15.9%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
183
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
152.9
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 Skagway Municipality differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Skagway Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.2% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Skagway Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Skagway Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.2% | 66.0% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 66.7% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Skagway Municipality | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.6% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Skagway Municipality nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Skagway Adults Report Lower Poor Health Rate Than National Average
Health data brief for Skagway Municipality, Alaska.
In Skagway Municipality, 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The municipality has an uninsured rate of 15.9%, matching the Alaska state average but standing higher than the national rate of 10%. Access to mental health services is measured at 183 providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Currently, data for life expectancy and primary care provider ratios are unavailable for this jurisdiction in the standard reporting cycle. These findings are based on data from the CDC County Health Rankings and the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Skagway Municipality, 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 Skagway Municipality.
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.