141
Healthcare Index
10.5%
Uninsured Rate
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured Rate (%) | 10.5 | 8 |
National ranking
Alaska ranks #3 of 35 states by healthcare cost index.
| #1 | Vermont | 15 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 34% |
| #3 | Alaska | 44% |
| #4 | Tennessee | 91 |
| #5 | New Jersey | 94 |
| #6 | Indiana | 94 |
| #7 | Michigan | 94 |
| #8 | Ohio | 95 |
| #9 | Illinois | 95 |
| #10 | Oklahoma | 95 |
| #11 | Texas | 96 |
| #12 | Arizona | 96 |
| #13 | Louisiana | 96 |
| #14 | Utah | 97 |
| #15 | Georgia | 97 |
| #16 | Florida | 98 |
| #17 | Kentucky | 98 |
| #18 | Wisconsin | 98 |
| #19 | Missouri | 98 |
| #20 | New Mexico | 98 |
| #21 | Washington | 98 |
| #22 | Colorado | 99 |
| #23 | Virginia | 100 |
| #24 | Minnesota | 100 |
| #25 | Oregon | 101 |
| #26 | Rhode Island | 101 |
| #27 | South Dakota | 101 |
| #28 | Delaware | 102 |
| #29 | California | 103 |
| #30 | North Carolina | 103 |
| #31 | Montana | 104.6 |
| #32 | New York | 105 |
| #33 | New Hampshire | 110 |
| #34 | Maine | 110 |
| #35 | Massachusetts | 120 |
Overview
Sparse population density and vast distances between communities mean many Alaskans must travel or be medevaced for specialized care, driving overall healthcare costs well above the national average.
Did you know?
- Medical evacuations by aircraft are a routine part of rural Alaska healthcare.
- The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium operates one of the largest tribal health systems in the country.