Healthcare in Kurtistown, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.9%

10.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.8%

4.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.9%

2.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

36.1%

Arthritis

27.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

32.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.7 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center11.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Kau Hospital35.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua44.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Kurtistown has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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.