Where Seaview residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Seaview, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Seaview. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Seaview
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Seaview
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), more than twice the Hawaii rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 6.2% across Hawaii. Cancer is also above the state: 11.7%, vs 6.7% across Hawaii. In all, Seaview runs above Hawaii on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Seaview
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Seaview
The closest emergency room is Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 24.8 miles away in a straight line. And 10.7% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.5% across Hawaii. For everyday care, West Hawaii Community Health Center is closer (6.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Seaview, and more people treating it
39.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Hawaii 31.5%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.9% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Seaview’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Seaview adults…
Seaview runs above HI on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Seaview is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Seaview as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Care in and near Seaview
No hospital or community health center in Seaview 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 Seaview; ≈ 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 Seaview adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Seaview adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Seaview runs above Hawaii.
1 in 4 Seaview 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.
26.5% of Seaview adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Seaview 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 Seaview adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Seaview
Why doesn’t Seaview have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Seaview.
What hospital is closest to Seaview?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 24.8 miles in a straight line from Seaview’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Seaview?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pahoa Family Health Center in Pahoa, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Seaview.
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.