Where Paauilo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Paauilo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Paauilo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Paauilo
Making ends meet is harder in Paauilo
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.5%), vs 17.3% across Hawaii. No reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.5%) and utility shut-off threats (7.8% vs 5.8%) are higher too. 17.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Paauilo
60.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.3% across Hawaii. Among those 65 and older, 11.4% have lost all their teeth (Hawaii 8.5%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Paauilo
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15%), vs 11% 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 Paauilo’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.
17.8% of Paauilo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Keeping up with care
Share of Paauilo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Paauilo adults…
Paauilo runs below HI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Paauilo
No hospital or community health center in Paauilo 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 Paauilo; ≈ 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).
How Paauilo adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Paauilo runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Paauilo 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.
Paauilo 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 Paauilo adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Paauilo
Why doesn’t Paauilo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Paauilo.
What hospital is closest to Paauilo?
Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing in Honokaa, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Paauilo’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 Paauilo?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hamakua-Kohala Health, Bank of Hawaii Building in Honokaa, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Paauilo.
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.