Healthcare in Pahala, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.1%

11.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.6%

5.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

36.8%

Arthritis

26.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.6%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

35.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.2%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.4%

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

2.1 mi

Kau Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kau Hospital	2.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kona Community Hospital	35.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	35.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Pahala has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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.