Healthcare in Wainaku, HI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.7%

12.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.1%

5.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

3.8pp 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

35.7%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

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

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.1%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

32.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

10.4 mi

Hilo Benioff Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hilo Benioff Medical Center	10.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hale Ho'Ola Hamakua	35.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Kau Hospital	42.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Wainaku has an obesity rate of 23.7%, which is 12.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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.