Where Haena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Haena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haena
Cancer and arthritis run high in Haena
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.1%), vs 23.2% across Hawaii. In all, Haena runs above Hawaii on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Haena is short on primary care and mental health care
Haena’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Haena is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Haena adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.8% vs 32%) and lack of emotional support (21.6% vs 30.1%) both run below 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 Haena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Haena adults…
Haena runs below HI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haena
No hospital or community health center in Haena 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 Haena; ≈ 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.
2.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Haena adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Haena runs above Hawaii.
1 in 4 Haena 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.7% of Haena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Haena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haena adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Haena
Why doesn’t Haena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Haena.
What hospital is closest to Haena?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, 18.2 miles in a straight line from Haena’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haena.
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. 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.