Healthcare in Kealakekua, HI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.9%
11.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
31.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.0%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Kona Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Community Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kau Hospital | 35.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | 45.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kohala Hospital | 46.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua | 48.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kealakekua has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.