Healthcare in Waimea, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp 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

32.5%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

28.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

12.1%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

11.2 mi

Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua11.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kohala Hospital15.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hilo Benioff Medical Center35.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Kona Community Hospital37.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Waimea has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 74.3% 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.