Photo: Brocken Inaglory · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Laupahoehoe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laupahoehoe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laupahoehoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laupahoehoe
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Laupahoehoe
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 6.2% across Hawaii. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.7% across Hawaii. In all, Laupahoehoe runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Laupahoehoe
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Laupahoehoe
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 17.3% across Hawaii. Utility shut-off threats (7.9% vs 5.8%) and no reliable transportation (9.9% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Laupahoehoe’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Laupahoehoe adults…
Laupahoehoe runs above HI on 8 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Laupahoehoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Care in and near Laupahoehoe
No hospital or community health center in Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe; ≈ 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 Laupahoehoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Laupahoehoe adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Laupahoehoe runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Laupahoehoe 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.
Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laupahoehoe
Why doesn’t Laupahoehoe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laupahoehoe.
What hospital is closest to Laupahoehoe?
Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing in Honokaa, 16.9 miles in a straight line from Laupahoehoe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laupahoehoe.
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.