On CDC estimates, Mokuleia is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Mokuleia differs from Hawaii on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mokuleia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mokuleia
Binge drinking is the habit Mokuleia doesn’t win on
22.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17.4% across Hawaii, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in Mokuleia
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (20.9%), vs 16% across Hawaii. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.8%, vs 14.5% across Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Mokuleia
Mokuleia runs below Hawaii on diabetes (9.4% vs 12.4%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Mokuleia’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Mokuleia’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mokuleia is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 55%.
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). Mokuleia’s median household income is $88,750; among the 10,111 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Mokuleia adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mokuleia runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Mokuleia adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Out of every 100 Mokuleia adults…
Mokuleia runs below HI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mokuleia
No hospital or community health center in Mokuleia 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 Mokuleia; ≈ 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 Mokuleia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.9% of Mokuleia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Mokuleia and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mokuleia adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mokuleia
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mokuleia is better than Hawaii on 7 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Mokuleia’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mokuleia | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.4–36.1 | 25.6% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.9–32.4 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.1%30.1–36.1 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.7%21.4–26 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.3 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%7–8.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%6–8.8 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.1–13.4 | 11% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16.4–22.8 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 22.6%19.9–25.3 | 17.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.2%41.4–50.9 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.8–6 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.7–79.6 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.3–74.9 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82%79.7–84.1 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.8–76.2 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%64.8–71.9 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%73.7–83 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20.9%18.3–23.6 | 16% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%26.8–33.3 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%21.6–27.7 | 30.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.9%12.6–17.6 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7%6–8.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.9%9.6–14.6 | 12.2% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.9–32 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%11.8–15.7 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Mokuleia
Is Mokuleia a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mokuleia is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mokuleia?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 36.1%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mokuleia?
Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku, 15.6 miles in a straight line from Mokuleia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Mokuleia have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–6%), 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 Mokuleia more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mokuleia.
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.