Photo: InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Makaha Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Makaha Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Makaha Valley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Makaha Valley
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Makaha Valley
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. Cancer is also above the state: 9.1%, vs 6.7% across Hawaii. In all, Makaha Valley runs above Hawaii on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Makaha Valley
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.9%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17%, vs 14.5% across Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
In Makaha Valley, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 5.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Hawaii 5.6%), yet 23.4% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
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 Makaha Valley’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Makaha Valley adults…
Makaha Valley runs above HI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Makaha Valley adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Makaha Valley runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Makaha Valley 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 Makaha Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Makaha Valley
No hospital or community health center in Makaha Valley 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 Makaha Valley; ≈ 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.
0.2 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.
18.2% of Makaha Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Makaha Valley 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 Makaha Valley adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Makaha Valley
Why doesn’t Makaha Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Makaha Valley.
What hospital is closest to Makaha Valley?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Makaha Valley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Makaha Valley?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Makaha Health in Waianae, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Makaha Valley.
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.