Photo: Vidor at English Wikipedia · Public domainWhere Waiohinu residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waiohinu, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waiohinu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waiohinu
Dental care lags in Waiohinu
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68.3% across Hawaii. Among those 65 and older, 16.1% have lost all their teeth (Hawaii 8.5%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Waiohinu
1 in 8 adults lack reliable transportation (12.2%), vs 7.5% across Hawaii. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 5.8%) and food insecurity (24.2% vs 17.3%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 12.2% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Waiohinu
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Waiohinu’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waiohinu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Waiohinu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Waiohinu adults…
Waiohinu runs above HI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waiohinu
No hospital or community health center in Waiohinu 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 Waiohinu; ≈ 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 Waiohinu adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waiohinu runs above Hawaii.
1 in 3 Waiohinu 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.
Waiohinu and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naalehu | — | — | — | — |
Naalehu: 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 Waiohinu adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Waiohinu
Why doesn’t Waiohinu have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waiohinu.
What hospital is closest to Waiohinu?
Kau Hospital in Pahala, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Waiohinu’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 Waiohinu?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ka'u Family Health and Dental Center in Naalehu, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waiohinu.
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.