Where Maunaloa residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maunaloa, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Maunaloa. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maunaloa
Making ends meet is harder in Maunaloa
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.1%), about twice the Hawaii rate. No reliable transportation (13.2% vs 7.5%) and food insecurity (26.6% vs 17.3%) are higher too. 25.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Maunaloa
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.3%), vs 5.3% across Hawaii. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Hawaii. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.2% across Hawaii. In all, Maunaloa runs above Hawaii on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Maunaloa
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.3% across Hawaii. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (Hawaii 8.5%). 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 Maunaloa’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.6% of Maunaloa adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Maunaloa adults…
Maunaloa runs above HI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maunaloa adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Maunaloa
No hospital or community health center in Maunaloa 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 Maunaloa; ≈ 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.
How Maunaloa adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Maunaloa runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Maunaloa 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.
Maunaloa and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maunaloa adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maunaloa
Why doesn’t Maunaloa have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maunaloa.
What hospital is closest to Maunaloa?
Molokai General Hospital in Kaunakakai, 24.3 miles in a straight line from Maunaloa’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 Maunaloa.
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.