Where Kamaili residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kamaili, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kamaili. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kamaili
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Kamaili
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), about twice the Hawaii rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.8%), vs 6.2% across Hawaii. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Hawaii. In all, Kamaili runs above Hawaii on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kamaili
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.6%), about twice the Hawaii rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Kamaili
55.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.3% across Hawaii. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Hawaii 8.5%). Checkups ↓
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 Kamaili’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kamaili adults…
Kamaili runs above HI on 11 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.
9.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Kamaili adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Kamaili
No hospital or community health center in Kamaili 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 Kamaili; ≈ 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).
How Kamaili adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Kamaili runs above Hawaii.
1 in 4 Kamaili 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.
28.4% of Kamaili adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Kamaili and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leilani Estates | C− | 34.2% | 16.3% | 20% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kamaili adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kamaili
Why doesn’t Kamaili have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kamaili.
What hospital is closest to Kamaili?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Kamaili’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kamaili?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pahoa Family Health Center in Pahoa, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kamaili.
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.