Wrangell City and Borough Health Data
Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 75.6 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
146
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
2762
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
142.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 146.0 per 100K
Dentists
47.5
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 Wrangell City and Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wrangell City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 35.3% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.2% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wrangell City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wrangell City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.2% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.3% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.4% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wrangell City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wrangell City and Borough nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wrangell Uninsured Rate More Than Double National Average
Health data brief for Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska.
Wrangell City and Borough reports an uninsured rate of 21.1%, which is more than double the national average of 10% and exceeds the Alaska state average of 15.9%. The borough has a mental health provider ratio of 2,762 per 100,000 residents, which is over ten times the national median of 250. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years, slightly above the national average of 77 years and higher than the Alaska state average of 75.6 years. There are 146 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, more than twice the national median of 70. Additionally, 17.2% of adults report poor or fair health, nearly matching the national rate of 17%. These metrics are sourced from the CDC and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
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.