Prudhoe Bay, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,971
Population
5/sq mi density
13°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Health Overview
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above US avg (32.1%)
Smoking Rate
13.4%
4% below US avg (14%)
Depression Rate
14.1%
30% below US avg (20%)
Chronic Conditions
Percentage of adults diagnosed. Thin line = U.S. average (lower is better).
Obesity
35.0%
avg 32.1%
Diabetes
6.8%
avg 10.5%
Heart Disease
4.3%
avg 5.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.8%
avg 29%
Asthma
6.8%
avg 9.7%
Cancer
4.6%
COPD
3.4%
Stroke
2.0%
Behavioral Risk Factors
Lifestyle factors affecting health outcomes. Lower is generally better.
Smoking
13.4%
avg 14%
Binge Drinking
23.5%
avg 17%
Physical Inactivity
16.5%
avg 25%
Short Sleep (<7 hrs)
31.4%
Mental & Physical Distress
Percentage of adults reporting frequent distress (14+ days in past month).
Depression
14.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.3%
Preventive Care & Insurance
Regular Checkup
56.1%
Annual Dental Visit
57.7%
Health Insurance
93.0%
avg 91.4%
Uninsured
7.0%
avg 8.6%
Complete Health Data
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
Behavioral
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Short Sleep (<7 hrs) | 31.4% |
Mental & Distress
| Depression | 14.1% |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 12.3% |
| Frequent Physical Distress | 9.3% |
Preventive Care
| Regular Checkup | 56.1% |
| Annual Dental Visit | 57.7% |
| Health Insurance | 93.0% |
| Uninsured | 7.0% |