Paxson, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Copper River Census Area County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

20 Population 0/sq mi density

26°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr

471 Violent Crime/100K 2,331 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Health Overview

Obesity Rate

33.8%

5% above US avg (32.1%)

Smoking Rate

18.3%

31% above US avg (14%)

Depression Rate

19.5%

3% below US avg (20%)

Chronic Conditions

Percentage of adults diagnosed. Thin line = U.S. average (lower is better).

Obesity

33.8% avg 32.1%

Diabetes

9.3% avg 10.5%

Heart Disease

6.4% avg 5.8%

High Blood Pressure

32.6% avg 29%

Asthma

10.4% avg 9.7%

Cancer

6.8%

COPD

6.2%

Stroke

3.2%

Behavioral Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.

Smoking

18.3% avg 14%

Binge Drinking

22.1% avg 17%

Physical Inactivity

21.7% avg 25%

Short Sleep (<7 hrs)

37.7%

Mental & Physical Distress

Percentage of adults reporting frequent distress (14+ days in past month).

Depression

19.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.5%

Preventive Care & Insurance

Regular Checkup

65.7%

Annual Dental Visit

55.2%

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	33.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	32.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%
COPD	6.2%
Stroke	3.2%

Behavioral

Smoking	18.3%
Binge Drinking	22.1%
Physical Inactivity	21.7%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)	37.7%
Insufficient Sleep	36.3%

Mental & Distress

Depression	19.5%
Frequent Mental Distress	16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress	13.5%

Preventive Care

Regular Checkup	65.7%
Annual Dental Visit	55.2%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Ratio	1:2,630
Dentist Ratio	1:1,295
Mental Health Ratio	1:297
Exercise Access	52.4%