On CDC estimates, Kahuku is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Kahuku differs from Hawaii on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kahuku. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kahuku
Making ends meet is harder in Kahuku
1 in 7 adults worry about keeping their housing (14.3%), vs 10.9% across Hawaii. Utility shut-off threats (7.4% vs 5.8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Obesity and asthma run high in Kahuku
1 in 3 adults have obesity (31.7%), vs 25.6% across Hawaii. 1 in 9 adults have asthma (11.4%), vs 9.8% across Hawaii. Conditions ↓
Kahuku sleeps less
51.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 45.7% 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 Kahuku’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Kahuku’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kahuku is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 79% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Kahuku’s median household income is $75,066; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.4% of Kahuku adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Kahuku adults…
Kahuku runs below HI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Kahuku residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Heart disease and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Care in and near Kahuku
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Kahuku, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Kahuku; ≈ 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 Kahuku adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Kahuku adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kahuku runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Kahuku 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.
Kahuku and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahuku | B+ | 31.7% | 12.2% | 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 Kahuku adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kahuku
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kahuku is better than Hawaii on 2 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Kahuku’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kahuku | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.6%17.3–22 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.7%26.9–36.7 | 25.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.8–13.6 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%27.8–33.5 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.7–36.8 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.8%19.7–24.1 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.5%5–6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7.1–10.5 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.7–13.5 | 11% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.9–26.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.1–22 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 51.3%46.5–56.1 | 45.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.1–79.3 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%66–71.8 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.1%77.8–82.3 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.8–76.2 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.3–67.7 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.3–82.2 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%30.6–37.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.3%28–34.8 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.5%17.4–23.7 | 17.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.2–16.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4%11.8–17.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7%26.4–33.1 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.5–16 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Kahuku
Is Kahuku a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kahuku is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kahuku?
CDC estimates 31.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 36.7%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kahuku?
Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Kahuku’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Kahuku have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.6%), 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 Kahuku 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 Kahuku.
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.