Where Launiupoko residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Launiupoko, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Launiupoko. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Launiupoko
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Launiupoko
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.5%), vs 23.2% across Hawaii. COPD is also above the state: 6.7%, vs 5.3% across Hawaii. In all, Launiupoko runs above Hawaii on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Launiupoko is short on primary care and mental health care
Launiupoko’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Launiupoko is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Launiupoko adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.3% vs 32%) and lack of emotional support (21.7% vs 30.1%) both run below Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
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 Launiupoko’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Launiupoko adults…
Launiupoko runs below HI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Launiupoko
No hospital or community health center in Launiupoko 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 Launiupoko; ≈ 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.
How Launiupoko adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Launiupoko does better than Hawaii.
1 in 4 Launiupoko 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Launiupoko 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.
11.7% of Launiupoko adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Launiupoko 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Launiupoko adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Launiupoko
Why doesn’t Launiupoko have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Launiupoko.
What hospital is closest to Launiupoko?
Lanai Community Hospital in Lanai City, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Launiupoko’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 Launiupoko?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kahana Satellite in Lahaina, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Launiupoko.
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.