Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Eden Roc is healthier than 96%
Eden Roc differs from Hawaii on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eden Roc. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eden Roc
COPD, depression and obesity run high in Eden Roc
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 4 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.7%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Obesity is also above the state: 32.7%, vs 25.6% across Hawaii. In all, Eden Roc runs above Hawaii on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Eden Roc
1 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (10.1%), vs 5.8% across Hawaii. Food insecurity (23.8% vs 17.3%) and no reliable transportation (11.6% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Eden Roc
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Eden Roc is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Eden Roc is healthier than 39%. Against the 206 towns with similar household incomes ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 96%. 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 Eden Roc’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Eden Roc’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eden Roc is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 18%).
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). Eden Roc’s median household income is $24,771; among the 206 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($19K–$31K), it’s healthier than 96%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Eden Roc adults…
Eden Roc runs above HI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Eden Roc adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
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.
Care in and near Eden Roc
No hospital or community health center in Eden Roc 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 Eden Roc; ≈ 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 Eden Roc adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Eden Roc adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Eden Roc runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Eden Roc 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.
Eden Roc and the towns around it
Eden Roc’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Roc | C+ | 32.7% | 12.5% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Mountain View | C+ | 30.6% | 13% | 17.4% | CDC place |
| Fern Acres | C− | 33.8% | 13.9% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Fern Forest | C+ | 31.3% | 12.7% | 17.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eden Roc adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eden Roc
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eden Roc is better than Hawaii on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Eden Roc’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eden Roc | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20.2–26.3 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.3 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.9 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.7%27.7–38.5 | 25.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11–14.2 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.1–34.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.2–30.8 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%7–9.6 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.9–12.9 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15–21 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.8–26.1 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.4–22.9 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%34.7–44.1 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 5.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.5%70–76.7 | 77.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.1%58.6–65.3 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 79.8%77.3–82.1 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%70.7–76.9 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.3–66.6 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%66–77.6 | 78.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%19.7–25.9 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.3–34.3 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.7%25.4–32.3 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.8%20.5–27.3 | 17.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16%13.8–18.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.1%8.7–11.6 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.5%18.9–26.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30.2–38.1 | 28.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.6%13.6–17.9 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%14.8–19 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%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 Eden Roc
Is Eden Roc a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eden Roc is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 Eden Roc?
CDC estimates 32.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 38.5%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eden Roc?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Eden Roc’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eden Roc have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–9.2%), 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 Eden Roc 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 Eden Roc.
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.