Healthcare in Hilo, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.2%

10.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

34.9%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

31.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.3%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

9.9 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	38.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kau Hospital	40.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Hilo has an obesity rate of 25.2%, which is 10.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.