Photo: Travisthurston · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Makena residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Makena, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Makena. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Makena
Cancer and arthritis run high in Makena
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 23.2% across Hawaii. In all, Makena runs above Hawaii on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Makena is an active town
Only 15.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Hawaii. The town has 13 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Makena is short on primary care and mental health care
Makena’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 ↓
Makena keeps up with checkups
It beats Hawaii on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.6% vs 68.3%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 82.8%). 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 Makena’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Makena adults…
Makena runs above HI on 3 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.
13 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Makena adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Makena
No hospital or community health center in Makena 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 Makena; ≈ 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).
How Makena adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Makena does better than Hawaii.
1 in 4 Makena 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Makena adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Makena and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailea | A− | 28.1% | 12% | 12.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Makena adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Makena
Why doesn’t Makena have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Makena.
What hospital is closest to Makena?
Kula Hospital in Kula, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Makena’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 Makena.
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.