Where Maalaea residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maalaea, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maalaea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maalaea
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Maalaea
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), about twice the Hawaii rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 23.2% across Hawaii. COPD is also above the state: 7.3%, vs 5.3% across Hawaii. In all, Maalaea runs above Hawaii on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Maalaea adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.3% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 14.5%) and lack of emotional support (20.9% vs 30.1%) all run below Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
Maalaea is short on primary care and mental health care
Maalaea’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 ↓
Maalaea is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% 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 Maalaea’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Maalaea adults…
Maalaea runs above HI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Maalaea adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Maalaea does better than Hawaii.
1 in 4 Maalaea 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.
Care in and near Maalaea
No hospital or community health center in Maalaea 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 Maalaea; ≈ 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.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Maalaea 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.
10.3% of Maalaea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Maalaea 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 Maalaea adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maalaea
Why doesn’t Maalaea have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maalaea.
What hospital is closest to Maalaea?
Kula Hospital in Kula, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Maalaea’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 Maalaea?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Clinic of Maui Khao Satellite Clinic in Wailuku, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maalaea.
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.