Where Punaluu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Punaluu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Punaluu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Punaluu
Out of every 100 Punaluu adults…
Punaluu runs above HI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Punaluu
No hospital or community health center in Punaluu 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 Punaluu; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Punaluu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Punaluu adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
1 in 3 Punaluu 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.
12.9% of Punaluu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Punaluu and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hauula | B− | 35.5% | 11.7% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Punaluu adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Punaluu
Why doesn’t Punaluu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Punaluu.
What hospital is closest to Punaluu?
Kahuku Medical Center in Kahuku, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Punaluu’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 Punaluu?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hau`ula in Hauula, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Punaluu.
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.