Gulkana, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
73
Population
2/sq mi density
$59,250
Median Income
$44,436 per capita
$725
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
28°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$59,250 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Health Overview
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above US avg (32.1%)
Smoking Rate
19.5%
39% above US avg (14%)
Depression Rate
20.9%
4% above US avg (20%)
Chronic Conditions
Percentage of adults diagnosed. Thin line = U.S. average (lower is better).
Obesity
33.7%
avg 32.1%
Diabetes
9.3%
avg 10.5%
Heart Disease
5.5%
avg 5.8%
High Blood Pressure
29.9%
avg 29%
Asthma
12.1%
avg 9.7%
Cancer
5.8%
COPD
5.9%
Stroke
3.2%
Behavioral Risk Factors
Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.
Smoking
19.5%
avg 14%
Binge Drinking
19.2%
avg 17%
Physical Inactivity
22.2%
avg 25%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)
37.2%
Mental & Physical Distress
Percentage of adults reporting frequent distress (14+ days in past month).
Depression
20.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Preventive Care & Insurance
Regular Checkup
63.7%
Annual Dental Visit
51.9%
Health Insurance
83.6%
avg 91.4%
Uninsured
16.4%
avg 8.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
1:2,630
patients per provider
Dentists
1:1,295
patients per provider
Mental Health Providers
1:297
patients per provider
Exercise Access
52.4%
with access to exercise opportunities
Complete Health Data
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
Behavioral
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% |
| Short Sleep (<7 hrs) | 37.2% |
| Insufficient Sleep | 36.3% |
Mental & Distress
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Frequent Physical Distress | 14.1% |
Preventive Care
| Regular Checkup | 63.7% |
| Annual Dental Visit | 51.9% |
| Health Insurance | 83.6% |
| Uninsured | 16.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Primary Care Ratio | 1:2,630 |
| Dentist Ratio | 1:1,295 |
| Mental Health Ratio | 1:297 |
| Exercise Access | 52.4% |