Palmer, Alaska — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Alaska United States
Average Life Expectancy 76.90 ±0.0 76.32 +0.58

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Alaska United States
Diabetes 7.1% -1.6% 9.1% -3.6%
High Blood Pressure % N/A 26.5% N/A
Obesity 30.6% -1.6% 30.3% -1.3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Alaska United States
HIV 103.82 -65.82 174.82 -136.82
Chlamydia 955.12 -502.12 309.33 +143.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Alaska United States
Infant 942.33 -465.33 763.37 -286.37
Child 119.58 -69.58 68.11 -18.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Matanuska-Susitna County, Alaska (1999-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1999-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Major Depression3994
Haemophilus Influenzae B6
Hepatitis A5
Hepatitis B3
Measles0
Whooping Cough6
Syphilis0
E. coli3
Salmonella30
Shigella2