Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Health Data
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
5/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
67.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
19.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
67.3 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
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
195
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
27.0%
State avg 19.1%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
75.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.0 per 100K
Dentists
37.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
170.7
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 Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 35.3% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.9% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 32.8% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 19.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 27.5% | 19.3% | 16.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 24.2% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 66.7% | 66.0% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 42.3% | 53.6% | 57.3% | 11.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 62.2% | 64.4% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 17.0% | 18.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.7% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Yukon-Koyukuk Life Expectancy Nearly Ten Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area records a life expectancy of 67.3 years, which is nearly ten years shorter than the national average of 77 years and the Alaska state average of 75.6 years. The area also reports 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Adult health status indicators show that 27.0% of residents report poor or fair health, which is ten percentage points higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the region is 19.1%, which is higher than the state average of 15.9% and nearly double the national 10% rate. For mental health, the census area has 195 providers per 100,000, below the national median of 250. These statistics are derived from CDC data and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska
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Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Yukon-Koyukuk 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.