Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Caracas1830 assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5Where Hanalei residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hanalei, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hanalei. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hanalei
Cancer and arthritis run high in Hanalei
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 23.2% across Hawaii. Age is part of it: 53% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Hanalei is short on primary care and mental health care
Hanalei’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 ↓
Hanalei is an active town
Only 18.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Hanalei adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.9% vs 32%) and lack of emotional support (22.7% 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 Hanalei’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hanalei adults…
Hanalei runs above HI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hanalei is an older town: 53% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hanalei as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hanalei
No hospital or community health center in Hanalei 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 Hanalei; ≈ 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Hanalei adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hanalei does better than Hawaii.
1 in 4 Hanalei 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 Hanalei 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.
11.6% of Hanalei adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Hanalei and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville | A+ | 24.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hanalei adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hanalei
Why doesn’t Hanalei have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hanalei.
What hospital is closest to Hanalei?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Hanalei’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 Hanalei.
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.