Healthcare in Keaau, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

22.6%

13.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.9%

7.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.7%

2.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.3%

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

13.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.9%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

34.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

15.0%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

12.2 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	12.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kau Hospital	38.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	43.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Keaau has an obesity rate of 22.6%, which is 13.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.9%, 7.6pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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.