Photo: The Eloquent Peasant · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Makaha is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Makaha trails Hawaii on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Makaha. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Makaha
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Makaha
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.6%), vs 25.6% across Hawaii. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Hawaii. In all, Makaha runs above Hawaii on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Makaha
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (12.7%), about twice the Hawaii rate. Food insecurity (32.7% vs 17.3%) and housing insecurity (21.1% vs 10.9%) are higher too. 29.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Makaha
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Makaha’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Makaha’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Makaha is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 31% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Makaha’s median household income is $64,970; among the 9,918 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Makaha adults…
Makaha runs above HI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.2% of Makaha 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Makaha
1 community health center in Makaha, plus the nearest just outside it.
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; ≈ 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 Makaha adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Makaha adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Makaha runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Makaha 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.
Makaha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makaha | D | 38.6% | 16.1% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Makaha Valley | — | — | — | — | |
| Waianae | C− | 37.2% | 15.2% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Makaha Valley: 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 Makaha adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Makaha
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Makaha is better than Hawaii on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Makaha’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Makaha | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29.7%27.3–32.3 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.4–19.7 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.6–22.3 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.6%33.2–43.9 | 25.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 12.4% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%34.5–40.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.3–39.6 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.8–30.8 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.9%11.6–14.2 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%13–18.3 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%16.3–20.5 | 11% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.5%27.8–35.3 | 23% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%16–20.7 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 54.1%49.4–58.8 | 45.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.4 | 5.6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.5%73.4–79.2 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.8%54.4–61.2 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.2%74.9–79.3 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73–77.9 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.1%56.1–63.8 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%66.9–78.3 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.5%17.9–23.2 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.4%31–37.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.7%28.7–35.1 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.7%30.1–35.5 | 17.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.1%19–23.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.7%11.3–14.3 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.7–15.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.2%26.3–32.4 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.5%37.1–44 | 28.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.9%19.1–22.9 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%18–21.8 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.8–10.3 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.8%11.6–14 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 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 Makaha
Is Makaha a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Makaha is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Makaha?
CDC estimates 38.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 43.9%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Makaha?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Makaha’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Makaha have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.4%), 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 Makaha more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Makaha.
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.