St. Alexander Nevsky Chapel · Photo: Etaohc · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Akutan is healthier than 97%
Akutan differs from Alaska on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Akutan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Akutan
Dental care lags in Akutan
44.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 59.7% across Alaska. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Alaska 13.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Akutan
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.6%), vs 14.3% across Alaska. Housing insecurity (18.1% vs 12.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 8.2%) are higher too. 13.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Akutan has no health insurance
18.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10% across Alaska. Checkups ↓
Akutan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Akutan is healthier than 57%. Against the 1,403 towns with similar household incomes ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 97%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Alaska figure falls outside Akutan’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Akutan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Akutan is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 30%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Akutan’s median household income is $35,833; among the 1,403 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($27K–$45K), it’s healthier than 97%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Akutan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Alaska.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.5% of Akutan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.1% across Alaska.
Out of every 100 Akutan adults…
Akutan runs below AK on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Akutan
1 community health center in Akutan, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Akutan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Alaska
Share of adults, with the Alaska figure marked.
3.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Akutan adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Akutan runs above Alaska.
1 in 3 Akutan adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Akutan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akutan | B | 33.9% | 11.9% | 16.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Akutan adults live with a disability (Alaska 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Akutan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Akutan is better than Alaska on 8 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Alaska figure falls inside Akutan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Akutan | AK | U.S. | vs AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%18.7–25.7 | 18.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 13.1% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 16.1% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.9%26.2–42.3 | 35.5% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%27.7–36.6 | 32.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%28.5–37.7 | 33.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 15%12.6–17.5 | 23.3% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 10.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 6.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.1–22.1 | 13.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.4%13.6–19.4 | 16% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%22.9–33.5 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14–20.8 | 17.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.6%37–52.1 | 35.1% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.9%15.3–22.8 | 10% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 62.5%57.2–67.6 | 68.8% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 44.8%41.1–49 | 59.7% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.2%73–79.1 | 79.6% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 63.6%59–68 | 68% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 45.8%40.6–51.7 | 59.2% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 63.5%55.1–73 | 66% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.6%10.3–15.1 | 20.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%28.9–40.2 | 33.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.9%29.3–38.7 | 25.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.6%18.7–26.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.1–21.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.2–12.8 | 8.2% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%10.9–16.2 | 10.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%22.9–32.1 | 29.6% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%8.9–12.6 | 11.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.4–15.4 | 14% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.2–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Alaska figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Akutan
Is Akutan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Akutan is healthier than 57% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Akutan?
CDC estimates 33.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 42.3%, against 35.5% across Alaska and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Akutan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.3–22.8%), against 10% across Alaska.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Akutan more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Akutan.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Alaska figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.