Healthcare in Volcano, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.9%

7.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.4%

3.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.6%

3.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

40.5%

Arthritis

36.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.7%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.4%

Loneliness

28.3%

Lack of Support

26.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.9%

Mobility

20.0%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

7.4%

Self-Care

5.6%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center12.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Kau Hospital21.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kona Community Hospital40.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua44.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Volcano has an obesity rate of 28.9%, which is 7.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.