Where Olinda residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olinda, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olinda. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olinda
Binge drinking is the habit Olinda doesn’t win on
22.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17.4% across Hawaii, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Olinda
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Olinda is short on primary care and mental health care
Olinda’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 ↓
Olinda is an active town
Only 15.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% 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 Olinda’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
6.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Olinda adults…
Olinda runs below HI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Olinda is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Olinda as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Olinda
No hospital or community health center in Olinda 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 Olinda; ≈ 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 Olinda adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Olinda adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Olinda does better than Hawaii.
3 in 10 Olinda 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.
9.6% of Olinda adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Olinda 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olinda adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olinda
Why doesn’t Olinda have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olinda.
What hospital is closest to Olinda?
Kula Hospital in Kula, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Olinda’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 Olinda.
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.