Photo: en:User:Calbear22 · Public domainWithin Hawaii, Lahaina is healthier than 36% of graded towns
Lahaina differs from Hawaii on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lahaina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lahaina
Hawaii sets a high bar
Lahaina is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but only 36% of the 93 Hawaii towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Lahaina is behind on routine checkups
It trails Hawaii on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (71.9% vs 77.3%), dentist visits (62.2% vs 68.3%), cholesterol checks (80.6% vs 82.8%) and colon screening (55.9% vs 62.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lahaina
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.3%), vs 17.3% across Hawaii. Utility shut-off threats (7.2% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (9.3% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 16.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Lahaina
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 Lahaina’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lahaina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lahaina is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #60 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 94% 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). Lahaina’s median household income is $88,889; among the 10,083 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lahaina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.9% of Lahaina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lahaina adults…
Lahaina runs below HI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lahaina
No hospital or community health center in Lahaina 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 Lahaina; ≈ 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 Lahaina adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
1 in 3 Lahaina 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.
Lahaina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina | B+ | 26.1% | 12.2% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Launiupoko | — | — | — | — | |
| Kaanapali | B+ | 28.7% | 12.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Launiupoko: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lahaina adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lahaina
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lahaina is better than Hawaii on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Lahaina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lahaina | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.1%17–21.5 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.1–17.7 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%21.7–31 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.7%25.6–31.9 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%30.3–37.2 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.5%19.1–24 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.6 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.3–6.5 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.3–12.5 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.8 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.3–26 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16–21.3 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.9%37.9–48.2 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 5.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.9%68.3–75.3 | 77.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.7–65.7 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.6%78.4–82.6 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%68.7–75 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 55.9%51.3–60.5 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.7–82.3 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.4–18.1 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.6–38.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31%27.2–35.3 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.3%18.5–24.5 | 17.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.3 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8.1–10.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.9%14.4–19.7 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.1–31.7 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%12.1–15.3 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%12–15.2 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 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 Lahaina
Is Lahaina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lahaina is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #60 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lahaina?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 31%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lahaina?
Lanai Community Hospital in Lanai City, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Lahaina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lahaina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–8.6%), 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 Lahaina 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 Lahaina.
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.