Within Hawaii, Anahola is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Anahola trails Hawaii on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anahola. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anahola
Making ends meet is harder in Anahola
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11%), about twice the Hawaii rate. Food insecurity (24.9% vs 17.3%) and no reliable transportation (12% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Anahola
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Hawaii. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.2% across Hawaii. In all, Anahola runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mental distress runs high in Anahola
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (19%), vs 14.5% across Hawaii. Depression is above the state too: 19.2%, vs 16% across Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Hawaii figure falls outside Anahola’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Anahola’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anahola is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns, #85 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 71% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Anahola’s median household income is $100,688; among the 8,485 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 11%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.1% of Anahola adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Anahola adults…
Anahola runs above HI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Anahola adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Anahola runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Anahola adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Anahola
No hospital or community health center in Anahola itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Anahola; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Anahola adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Anahola and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahola | C | 33% | 14.2% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anahola adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Anahola
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Anahola is better than Hawaii on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Anahola’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Anahola | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.5–26 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%17–21.1 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33%27.7–38.7 | 25.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.5–15.9 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.8–38.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.5%31.1–37.9 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5%25.7–31.4 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.3–14.2 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.3–9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.7%10.2–15.4 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.8–18.6 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%20–27.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.2%42–52.2 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.5–9.3 | 5.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 72.5%68.7–76.1 | 77.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.1–68.6 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 78.6%76.1–80.9 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.6%69.4–75.6 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.5%55.9–64.7 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 68.5%61–74.9 | 78.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.5–22.1 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.5–36.4 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.5–32.8 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.9%21.5–28.6 | 17.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%14.7–19.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.4–12.7 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.5–13.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%18.7–25.7 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.2–36.7 | 28.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.2 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.2–9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Hawaii figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Anahola
Is Anahola a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Anahola is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #85 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 11%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Anahola?
CDC estimates 33% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 38.7%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Anahola?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Anahola’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Anahola have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.3%), against 5.6% across Hawaii.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Anahola more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anahola.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Hawaii figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.