Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kaloko is healthier than 38%
Kaloko differs from Hawaii on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaloko. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaloko
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Kaloko
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Depression is also above the state: 21.8%, vs 16% across Hawaii. In all, Kaloko runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kaloko
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Kaloko’s lead shrinks
Kaloko is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 8,025 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$130K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Kaloko’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Kaloko’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaloko is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 31%).
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). Kaloko’s median household income is $103,654; among the 8,025 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Kaloko adults…
Kaloko runs above HI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
15 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kaloko
No hospital or community health center in Kaloko 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 Kaloko; ≈ 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 Kaloko adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Kaloko adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kaloko runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Kaloko 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.
15.8% of Kaloko adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Kaloko and the towns around it
Kaloko’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kaloko adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kaloko
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kaloko is better than Hawaii on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Kaloko’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kaloko | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.6–23.1 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.1 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%14.2–17.9 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%24.2–34 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.2–13.2 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.3–34.7 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32–38.7 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%26.7–32.4 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.7–10.7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7–10.3 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.8–17.9 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.1–23.9 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.2–21.3 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%32.5–41.8 | 45.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.7–7.3 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.8–79.1 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63.2–69.6 | 68.3% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.7%81.7–85.7 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.6%73.5–79.6 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%61.7–69.2 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74%68.3–79.4 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19–24.8 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.3–33.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.5–31.2 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.9%15.2–20.8 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.3–14 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.7%7.6–10.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.8%13–18.9 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%28.4–35.9 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.6–16.5 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.6–9.7 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–5 | 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 Kaloko
Is Kaloko a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaloko is healthier than 61% 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 Kaloko?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.2% and 34%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kaloko?
Kona Community Hospital in Kealakekua, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Kaloko’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kaloko have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–7.3%), 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 Kaloko 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 Kaloko.
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.