Healthcare in Fern Forest, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.0%

Arthritis

29.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

29.4%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.4%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

9.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.0 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	15.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kau Hospital	27.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kona Community Hospital	49.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	49.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fern Forest has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.