Healthcare in Black Sands, HI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.8%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.2%
Mobility
19.8%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
12.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
24.6 mi
Hilo Benioff Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kau Hospital | 35.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Black Sands has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.