Photo: photographers: Forest & Kim Starr derivative work: Viriditas · CC BY 3.0Where Olowalu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Olowalu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olowalu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olowalu
Binge drinking is the habit Olowalu doesn’t win on
24.2% of adults binge drink, vs 17.4% across Hawaii, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Olowalu is short on primary care and mental health care
Olowalu’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 ↓
Cancer runs high in Olowalu
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.4%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Conditions ↓
Olowalu is an active town
Only 15.5% 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 Olowalu’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Olowalu
No hospital or community health center in Olowalu 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 Olowalu; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Olowalu adults…
Olowalu runs above HI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olowalu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Olowalu adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Olowalu does better than Hawaii.
1 in 4 Olowalu 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.
10.7% of Olowalu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Olowalu and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launiupoko | — | — | — | — |
Launiupoko: 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 Olowalu adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Olowalu
Why doesn’t Olowalu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Olowalu.
What hospital is closest to Olowalu?
Kula Hospital in Kula, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Olowalu’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Olowalu?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Clinic of Maui Khao Satellite Clinic in Wailuku, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Olowalu.
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.