Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Discovery Harbour is healthier than 72%
Discovery Harbour differs from Hawaii on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Discovery Harbour. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Discovery Harbour
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Discovery Harbour
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 6.2% across Hawaii. In all, Discovery Harbour runs above Hawaii on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 46% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Discovery Harbour
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Discovery Harbour, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Hawaii 31.5%), but 80% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
Discovery Harbour is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Discovery Harbour is healthier than 48%. Against the 9,182 towns with similar household incomes ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 72%. Health Grade ↓
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 Discovery Harbour’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Discovery Harbour’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Discovery Harbour is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Discovery Harbour’s median household income is $61,042; among the 9,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$76K), it’s healthier than 72%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Discovery Harbour compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Discovery Harbour adults…
Discovery Harbour runs above HI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Discovery Harbour is an older town: 46% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Discovery Harbour as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Discovery Harbour adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Discovery Harbour
No hospital or community health center in Discovery Harbour 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 Discovery Harbour; ≈ 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).
How Discovery Harbour adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Discovery Harbour runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Discovery Harbour 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.
17.9% of Discovery Harbour adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Discovery Harbour and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Harbour | B− | 29.8% | 13.7% | 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 Discovery Harbour adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Discovery Harbour
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Discovery Harbour is better than Hawaii on 5 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Discovery Harbour’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Discovery Harbour | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.5–25.9 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.5–18.7 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.4–17 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.8%24.9–35.2 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%32.7–39.9 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.6–41.8 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.7–37.1 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.4–10.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%7.9–11.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.6–5.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.1%8.2–12.1 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.4–19.1 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.2–27.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%32–41.1 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.3–8 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.3–81.1 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%59.9–66.4 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.9–86.6 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.7–72.2 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%66.5–78 | 78.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.4–24.3 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25.3–32.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%23.3–29.9 | 30.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.9%16.2–22.1 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%10–13.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%14.9–21.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%31–39.5 | 28.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15–20.2 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.6–16.4 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.4–5.9 | 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 Discovery Harbour
Is Discovery Harbour a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Discovery Harbour is healthier than 48% of U.S. towns: B− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Discovery Harbour?
CDC estimates 29.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.9% and 35.2%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Discovery Harbour?
Kau Hospital in Pahala, 14.8 miles in a straight line from Discovery Harbour’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Discovery Harbour have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–8%), 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 Discovery Harbour more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Discovery Harbour.
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.