Puna-Ka'u Historic District · Photo: MPSharwood · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mauna Loa Estates residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mauna Loa Estates, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mauna Loa Estates. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mauna Loa Estates
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Mauna Loa Estates
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 6.2% across Hawaii. In all, Mauna Loa Estates runs above Hawaii on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Mauna Loa Estates
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (22.2%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.5%, vs 14.5% across Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mauna Loa Estates
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (8.7%), vs 5.8% across Hawaii. Food insecurity (21.4% vs 17.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.5%) are higher too. 20.7% 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 Mauna Loa Estates’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Mauna Loa Estates adults…
Mauna Loa Estates runs above HI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Mauna Loa Estates is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Mauna Loa Estates as about how healthy they are.
How Mauna Loa Estates adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mauna Loa Estates runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Mauna Loa Estates 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.
20.7% of Mauna Loa Estates adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Care in and near Mauna Loa Estates
No hospital or community health center in Mauna Loa Estates 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 Mauna Loa Estates; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mauna Loa Estates adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Mauna Loa Estates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano | — | — | — | — |
Volcano: 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 Mauna Loa Estates adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mauna Loa Estates
Why doesn’t Mauna Loa Estates have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mauna Loa Estates.
What hospital is closest to Mauna Loa Estates?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Mauna Loa Estates’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mauna Loa Estates.
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.