Yakutat City and Borough Health Data
Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
24/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
19.3%
State avg 15.9%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
146
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
790.5
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 Yakutat City and Borough differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yakutat City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.3% | 19.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yakutat City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yakutat City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 65.0% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.7% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 63.0% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yakutat City and Borough | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yakutat 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
Yakutat Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska.
Yakutat City and Borough has 146 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The borough's uninsured rate is 19.3%, nearly twice the national average of 10% and higher than the Alaska state average of 15.9%. Regarding health status, 19.9% of adults in the borough report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. Data for life expectancy and primary care provider ratios are not included in the current reporting for this jurisdiction. These figures are reported by the CDC County Health Rankings and the U.S. Census Bureau based on the most recent available data from federal sources. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Yakutat City and Borough, 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 Yakutat City and Borough.
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.