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Boroughs with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Alaska
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of May 2021, 40% of the U.S. population was fully vaccinated. But as vaccination rates lagged over the summer, new surges of COVID-19 came, including Delta in the summer of 2021, and now the Omicron variant, which comprises the majority of cases in the U.S.
Researchers around the world have reported that Omicron is more transmissible than Delta, making breakthrough and repeat infections more likely.
The United States as of Nov. 16 reached over 1 million COVID-19-related deaths and 98.1 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 68.6% of the population is fully vaccinated, and 10.1% of vaccinated people have received the most recently available bivalent booster doses.
Stacker compiled a list of the boroughs with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Alaska using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and vaccination data from Covid Act Now. Boroughs are ranked by the highest infection rate per 100,000 residents within the week leading up to Nov. 10, 2022. Cumulative cases per 100,000 served as a tiebreaker.
Keep reading to see whether your borough ranks among the highest COVID-19 infection rates in your state.
#29. Yakutat City and Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 0 (0 total cases)
--- 100.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 79.1% (458 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 0 (0 total cases)
--- 100.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 79.1% (458 fully vaccinated)
#28. Bristol Bay Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 0 (0 total cases)
--- 100.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: not available
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 0 (0 total cases)
--- 100.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: not available
#27. Skagway Municipality, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,555 (255 total cases)
--- 44.7% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 74.2% (878 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 21,555 (255 total cases)
--- 44.7% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 0 (0 total deaths)
--- 100.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 74.2% (878 fully vaccinated)
#26. Aleutians East Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,165 (773 total cases)
--- 40.6% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 30 (1 total deaths)
--- 84.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 74.9% (2,499 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 23,165 (773 total cases)
--- 40.6% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 30 (1 total deaths)
--- 84.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 74.9% (2,499 fully vaccinated)
#25. Petersburg Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,179 (855 total cases)
--- 32.9% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (7 total deaths)
--- 13.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 78.2% (2,555 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 26,179 (855 total cases)
--- 32.9% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 214 (7 total deaths)
--- 13.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 78.2% (2,555 fully vaccinated)
#24. Wrangell City and Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,655 (767 total cases)
--- 21.4% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 40 (1 total deaths)
--- 78.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.2% (1,505 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 30,655 (767 total cases)
--- 21.4% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 40 (1 total deaths)
--- 78.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.2% (1,505 fully vaccinated)
#23. Haines Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,146 (788 total cases)
--- 20.2% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 40 (1 total deaths)
--- 78.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.0% (1,796 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,146 (788 total cases)
--- 20.2% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 40 (1 total deaths)
--- 78.7% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.0% (1,796 fully vaccinated)
#22. Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,326 (20,739 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 196 (115 total deaths)
--- 4.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.9% (29,267 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 35,326 (20,739 total cases)
--- 9.4% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 196 (115 total deaths)
--- 4.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 49.9% (29,267 fully vaccinated)
#21. Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 40,642 (873 total cases)
--- 4.2% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 233 (5 total deaths)
--- 23.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.6% (1,537 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 40,642 (873 total cases)
--- 4.2% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 233 (5 total deaths)
--- 23.9% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.6% (1,537 fully vaccinated)
#20. North Slope Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, -100% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 47,803 (4,700 total cases)
--- 22.5% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 142 (14 total deaths)
--- 24.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.1% (3,945 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 47,803 (4,700 total cases)
--- 22.5% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 142 (14 total deaths)
--- 24.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.1% (3,945 fully vaccinated)
#19. Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 0 (0 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 57,601 (917 total cases)
--- 47.7% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 63 (1 total deaths)
--- 66.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.3% (960 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 57,601 (917 total cases)
--- 47.7% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 63 (1 total deaths)
--- 66.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 60.3% (960 fully vaccinated)
#18. Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 7 (1 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,818 (4,840 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 194 (27 total deaths)
--- 3.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 67.3% (9,351 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 34,818 (4,840 total cases)
--- 10.7% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 194 (27 total deaths)
--- 3.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 67.3% (9,351 fully vaccinated)
#17. Kodiak Island Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 15 (2 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 42,299 (5,498 total cases)
--- 8.4% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 92 (12 total deaths)
--- 51.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.7% (8,669 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 42,299 (5,498 total cases)
--- 8.4% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 92 (12 total deaths)
--- 51.1% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 66.7% (8,669 fully vaccinated)
#16. Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 16 (1 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,906 (1,731 total cases)
--- 28.5% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 161 (10 total deaths)
--- 14.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.3% (3,368 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 27,906 (1,731 total cases)
--- 28.5% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 161 (10 total deaths)
--- 14.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 54.3% (3,368 fully vaccinated)
#15. Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 22 (24 new cases, +9% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,307 (39,327 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 240 (260 total deaths)
--- 27.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.2% (45,703 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,307 (39,327 total cases)
--- 6.9% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 240 (260 total deaths)
--- 27.7% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.2% (45,703 fully vaccinated)
#14. Anchorage Municipality, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 22 (62 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 40,905 (117,807 total cases)
--- 4.9% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 200 (575 total deaths)
--- 6.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 70.4% (202,755 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 40,905 (117,807 total cases)
--- 4.9% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 200 (575 total deaths)
--- 6.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 70.4% (202,755 fully vaccinated)
#13. Kusilvak Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 24 (2 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 56,555 (4,702 total cases)
--- 45.0% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 180 (15 total deaths)
--- 4.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.7% (5,714 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 56,555 (4,702 total cases)
--- 45.0% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 180 (15 total deaths)
--- 4.3% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.7% (5,714 fully vaccinated)
#12. Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 28 (27 new cases, -32% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,444 (31,422 total cases)
--- 16.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 159 (154 total deaths)
--- 15.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 63.6% (61,630 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,444 (31,422 total cases)
--- 16.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 159 (154 total deaths)
--- 15.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 63.6% (61,630 fully vaccinated)
#11. Sitka City and Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 35 (3 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,125 (3,153 total cases)
--- 4.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 106 (9 total deaths)
--- 43.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 80.5% (6,835 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 37,125 (3,153 total cases)
--- 4.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 106 (9 total deaths)
--- 43.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 80.5% (6,835 fully vaccinated)
#10. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 38 (2 new cases, -33% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,180 (1,683 total cases)
--- 17.5% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 229 (12 total deaths)
--- 21.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 78.8% (4,122 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 32,180 (1,683 total cases)
--- 17.5% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 229 (12 total deaths)
--- 21.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 78.8% (4,122 fully vaccinated)
#9. Juneau City and Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 38 (12 new cases, -25% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,928 (10,848 total cases)
--- 13.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 81 (26 total deaths)
--- 56.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 79.3% (25,347 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 33,928 (10,848 total cases)
--- 13.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 81 (26 total deaths)
--- 56.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 79.3% (25,347 fully vaccinated)
#8. Dillingham Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 41 (2 new cases, -67% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 42,860 (2,107 total cases)
--- 9.9% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 244 (12 total deaths)
--- 29.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.4% (2,626 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 42,860 (2,107 total cases)
--- 9.9% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 244 (12 total deaths)
--- 29.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 53.4% (2,626 fully vaccinated)
#7. Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 44 (3 new cases, +200% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,989 (2,205 total cases)
--- 18.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 305 (21 total deaths)
--- 62.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.8% (2,951 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 31,989 (2,205 total cases)
--- 18.0% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 305 (21 total deaths)
--- 62.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 42.8% (2,951 fully vaccinated)
#6. Nome Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 50 (5 new cases, -50% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 67,913 (6,794 total cases)
--- 74.1% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (7 total deaths)
--- 62.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.5% (7,152 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 67,913 (6,794 total cases)
--- 74.1% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 70 (7 total deaths)
--- 62.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 71.5% (7,152 fully vaccinated)
#5. Aleutians West Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 53 (3 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,672 (1,052 total cases)
--- 52.1% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 53 (3 total deaths)
--- 71.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.0% (3,606 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 18,672 (1,052 total cases)
--- 52.1% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 53 (3 total deaths)
--- 71.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.0% (3,606 fully vaccinated)
#4. Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 54 (5 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,340 (3,344 total cases)
--- 6.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (21 total deaths)
--- 21.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.4% (5,930 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 36,340 (3,344 total cases)
--- 6.8% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 228 (21 total deaths)
--- 21.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 64.4% (5,930 fully vaccinated)
#3. Bethel Census Area, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 65 (12 new cases, -62% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 66,507 (12,228 total cases)
--- 70.5% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (46 total deaths)
--- 33.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.6% (12,621 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 66,507 (12,228 total cases)
--- 70.5% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 250 (46 total deaths)
--- 33.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 68.6% (12,621 fully vaccinated)
#2. Denali Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 95 (2 new cases, 0% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,890 (480 total cases)
--- 41.3% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (1 total deaths)
--- 74.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.2% (1,157 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 22,890 (480 total cases)
--- 41.3% less cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (1 total deaths)
--- 74.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 55.2% (1,157 fully vaccinated)
#1. Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
- New cases per 100k in the past week: 407 (31 new cases, -60% change from previous week)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 71,605 (5,457 total cases)
--- 83.6% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 262 (20 total deaths)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.8% (4,786 fully vaccinated)
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 71,605 (5,457 total cases)
--- 83.6% more cases per 100k residents than Alaska
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 262 (20 total deaths)
--- 39.4% more deaths per 100k residents than Alaska
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 62.8% (4,786 fully vaccinated)
