Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0Where Volcano residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Volcano, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Volcano. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Volcano
COPD, cancer and heart disease run high in Volcano
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), about twice the Hawaii rate. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 6.2% across Hawaii. In all, Volcano runs above Hawaii on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%), and COPD, cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Volcano
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.2%), vs 11% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Volcano
62.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.3% across Hawaii. Among those 65 and older, 12.7% have lost all their teeth (Hawaii 8.5%). 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 Volcano’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Volcano adults…
Volcano runs above HI on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Volcano is an older town: 43% 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 Volcano as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Volcano adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Care in and near Volcano
No hospital or community health center in Volcano 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 Volcano; ≈ 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 Volcano adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Volcano runs above Hawaii.
3 in 10 Volcano 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.
17.8% of Volcano adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Volcano 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Golf Course | — | — | — | — | |
| Mauna Loa Estates | — | — | — | — | |
| Mountain View | C+ | 30.6% | 13% | 17.4% | CDC place |
Volcano Golf Course and Mauna Loa Estates: 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 Volcano adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Volcano
Why doesn’t Volcano have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Volcano.
What hospital is closest to Volcano?
Hilo Benioff Medical Center in Hilo, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Volcano’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Volcano.
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.