Photo: Ivtorov · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Hawaii, Captain Cook is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Captain Cook differs from Hawaii on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Captain Cook. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Captain Cook
Hawaii sets a high bar
Captain Cook is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 93 Hawaii towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Captain Cook’s lead shrinks
Captain Cook is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 41% of the 7,338 towns with similar household incomes ($82K–$136K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD, depression and cancer run high in Captain Cook
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.4%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Cancer is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 6.7% across Hawaii. In all, Captain Cook runs above Hawaii on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Captain Cook
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.7%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
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 Captain Cook’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Captain Cook’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Captain Cook is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #64 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Captain Cook’s median household income is $108,675; among the 7,338 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 41%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Captain Cook adults…
Captain Cook runs above HI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Captain Cook
No hospital or community health center in Captain Cook 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 Captain Cook; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Captain Cook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Captain Cook adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Captain Cook runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Captain Cook 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.2% of Captain Cook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Captain Cook and the towns around it
Captain Cook’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Cook | B+ | 25% | 12.3% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | B | 29.4% | 12.8% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Kealakekua | B+ | 24.9% | 12.5% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Captain Cook adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Captain Cook
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Captain Cook is better than Hawaii on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Captain Cook’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Captain Cook | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18–22.6 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.9–15.9 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.5–16.7 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25%20.9–29.7 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.9–13.9 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.3%27.3–33.4 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.5–39.1 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.4–29.7 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.7–9.8 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.4–26 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.7–19.2 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%32.3–41.4 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–8 | 5.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%73–79 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.5%62.2–68.5 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.9%81–84.6 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.3 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%60.4–68.3 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%67.7–78.8 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.4%17–22.2 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.3%28.1–35.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.2%27.2–33.9 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%16.7–21.5 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.6%10.3–13.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.8–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13.1–17.6 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%28.4–35 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.5–15.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7.3–9.1 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 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 Captain Cook
Is Captain Cook a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Captain Cook is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #64 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Captain Cook?
CDC estimates 25% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 29.7%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Captain Cook?
Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Captain Cook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Captain Cook have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8%), 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 Captain Cook more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Captain Cook.
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.