Healthcare in Kapaau, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.3%

10.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

34.7%

Arthritis

25.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.2%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

30.5%

Lack of Support

29.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.4%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.3%

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

3.6 mi

Kohala Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kohala Hospital	3.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kula Hospital	45.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kona Community Hospital	48.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Kapaau has an obesity rate of 25.3%, which is 10.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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.