Where Kukuihaele residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kukuihaele, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kukuihaele. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kukuihaele
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Kukuihaele
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Arthritis is also above the state: 29%, vs 23.2% across Hawaii. In all, Kukuihaele runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Kukuihaele
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.7%), vs 11% 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 Kukuihaele’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Kukuihaele adults…
Kukuihaele 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.
Care in and near Kukuihaele
No hospital or community health center in Kukuihaele 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 Kukuihaele; ≈ 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 Kukuihaele adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Kukuihaele adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kukuihaele runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Kukuihaele 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.
14.4% of Kukuihaele adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Kukuihaele and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kukuihaele adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Kukuihaele
Why doesn’t Kukuihaele have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kukuihaele.
What hospital is closest to Kukuihaele?
Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing in Honokaa, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Kukuihaele’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kukuihaele?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hamakua Health Center in Honokaa, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kukuihaele.
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.