Where Kalihiwai residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kalihiwai, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kalihiwai. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kalihiwai
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Kalihiwai
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.3%, vs 23.2% across Hawaii. In all, Kalihiwai runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Kalihiwai
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.8%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17%, vs 14.5% across Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Kalihiwai
1 in 13 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (7.9%), vs 5.8% across Hawaii. No reliable transportation (9.2% vs 7.5%) is higher too. 17.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Kalihiwai’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kalihiwai adults…
Kalihiwai runs above HI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Kalihiwai adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kalihiwai runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Kalihiwai 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.
17.5% of Kalihiwai adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Care in and near Kalihiwai
No hospital or community health center in Kalihiwai 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 Kalihiwai; ≈ 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Kalihiwai adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Kalihiwai and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeville | A+ | 24.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Kilauea | B+ | 26.7% | 11.1% | 14.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kalihiwai adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kalihiwai
Why doesn’t Kalihiwai have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kalihiwai.
What hospital is closest to Kalihiwai?
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapaa, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Kalihiwai’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 Kalihiwai.
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.