Healthcare in Paukaa, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.8%

11.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

13.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

29.3%

Lack of Support

28.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

11.7 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	11.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	34.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kau Hospital	44.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Paukaa has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.