Photo: Travisthurston · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Hawaii, Holualoa is healthier than 45% of graded towns
Holualoa differs from Hawaii on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Holualoa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Holualoa
Hawaii sets a high bar
Holualoa is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 45% of the 93 Hawaii towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Holualoa
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. Depression is also above the state: 21%, vs 16% across Hawaii. In all, Holualoa runs above Hawaii on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Holualoa’s lead shrinks
Holualoa is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 49% of the 6,305 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$145K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Holualoa
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 Holualoa’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Holualoa’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holualoa is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #52 of 93 in Hawaii. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 51%.
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). Holualoa’s median household income is $115,972; among the 6,305 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$145K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Holualoa adults…
Holualoa runs below HI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Holualoa
No hospital or community health center in Holualoa 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 Holualoa; ≈ 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 Holualoa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Holualoa adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Holualoa runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Holualoa 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.
13.7% of Holualoa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Holualoa and the towns around it
Holualoa’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holualoa | A− | 26.2% | 10.8% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Kailua | B | 27.7% | 11.7% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Kaloko | B | 28.9% | 11.7% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Honalo | B+ | 27.1% | 11% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Kaiminani | A− | 27.1% | 9.8% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | A− | 25.9% | 11.3% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Holualoa adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Holualoa
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Holualoa is better than Hawaii on 3 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Holualoa’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Holualoa | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.5–21 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.6–15.8 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.7 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%21.9–30.9 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.2–33.3 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.7–38.4 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.3–30.8 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.4 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%6.1–8 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.6–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.9–11.4 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.9–15.9 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.9–23 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.7%16.4–21.4 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.8–39.8 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.9–6.9 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.7–78.9 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.9%64.6–70.8 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.4%81.6–85.1 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74–79.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.2–71.6 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69.6–80.4 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18.3–23.9 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%26.1–32.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.8–30.1 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14–18.2 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.9–11.7 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–7 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.7–16 | 12.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%27.3–34.1 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.2–15.4 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–8.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 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 Holualoa
Is Holualoa a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Holualoa is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #52 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Holualoa?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 30.9%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Holualoa?
Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Holualoa’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Holualoa have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.9%), 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 Holualoa more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Holualoa.
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.