Healthcare in Puako, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.6%

11.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.2%

4.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.5%

6.1pp 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

35.2%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.1%

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

12.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.2%

Loneliness

26.1%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.9%

Mobility

10.4%

Cognitive

9.9%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.5%

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

16.7 mi

Kohala Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kohala Hospital	16.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	25.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kona Community Hospital	29.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	45.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Puako has an obesity rate of 24.6%, which is 11.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.