Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 17.2% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Wrangell is 78.7 years, about 1.2 years shorter than the Alaska average of 79.9 years.
The uninsured population in Wrangell is 17.2%, higher than the Alaska average of 11.2%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.7% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.2% | 34.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
The rate of cancer in Wrangell is about 37% higher than in Alaska. The rate of heart disease in Wrangell is about 25% higher than in Alaska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 19.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.3% | 23.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Wrangell are about the same as in Alaska.
Air Quality
| Metric | Wrangell | Alaska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | — | — | 6.09 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Wrangell, Alaska has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Alaska, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Wrangell, Alaska.
What is the health grade for Wrangell, Alaska?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Wrangell, Alaska.
What is the life expectancy in Wrangell, Alaska?
The life expectancy in Wrangell, Alaska is 78.7 years, lower than the Alaska average of 79.9 years.
What percentage of Wrangell, Alaska residents are uninsured?
17.2% of Wrangell, Alaska residents are uninsured, higher than the Alaska average of 11.2%.
What percentage of Wrangell, Alaska residents are obese?
33.2% of Wrangell, Alaska residents are classified as obese, lower than the Alaska average of 34.3%.