Photo: Rockpocket at English Wikipedia · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kaanapali is healthier than 23%
Kaanapali differs from Hawaii on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaanapali. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaanapali
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Kaanapali
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.9%, vs 23.2% across Hawaii. In all, Kaanapali runs above Hawaii on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Kaanapali’s lead shrinks
Kaanapali is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 23% of the 4,641 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$161K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Kaanapali
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.5%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Kaanapali is short on primary care and mental health care
Kaanapali’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 ↓
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 Kaanapali’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Kaanapali’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaanapali is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 88% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Kaanapali’s median household income is $129,167; among the 4,641 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$161K), it’s healthier than 23%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Kaanapali adults…
Kaanapali runs above HI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Kaanapali is an older town: 43% 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 Kaanapali as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Care in and near Kaanapali
No hospital or community health center in Kaanapali 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 Kaanapali; ≈ 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 Kaanapali adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Kaanapali adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kaanapali does better than Hawaii.
3 in 10 Kaanapali 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.
12.2% of Kaanapali adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Kaanapali and the towns around it
Kaanapali’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaanapali | B+ | 28.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
| Mahinahina | A | 26.3% | 8.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Lahaina | B+ | 26.1% | 12.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Napili-Honokowai | A | 26.5% | 9.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kaanapali adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kaanapali
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kaanapali is better than Hawaii on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Kaanapali’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kaanapali | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.7%15.6–22.4 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.3 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%23.6–34 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11–14.8 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.8–40.3 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.8–43.6 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.4–36.5 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.3%11–13.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.3%6.7–10.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14.2 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%11.6–17.6 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 19.8%16.1–23.7 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.3–20.5 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32–41.7 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.1–6.7 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–81 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.1–71.5 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.4–89.7 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%75.3–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.7–72.6 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.9–82.6 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.1–20.5 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.4–33.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20–27.7 | 30.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%10.9–16.9 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.9–10.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6.1 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.2%9.4–15.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%26.4–35.4 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%14.1–20 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8–10.5 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.5–5 | 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 Kaanapali
Is Kaanapali a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaanapali is healthier than 67% 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 Kaanapali?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 34%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kaanapali?
Lanai Community Hospital in Lanai City, 16.5 miles in a straight line from Kaanapali’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kaanapali have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.7%), 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 Kaanapali more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaanapali.
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.