Kalawao County Health Data
Kalawao County, Hawaii
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
Pending
Uninsured Rate
Pending
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
N/A
Uninsured Rate
N/A
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Kalawao County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kalawao | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% | 27.4% | 37.6% | 5.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 26.8% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 14.2% | 17.3% | 24.1% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kalawao | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 13.0% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 19.4% | 17.8% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% | 20.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kalawao | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 60.2% | 69.8% | 74.9% | 9.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 51.1% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 11.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 75.6% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kalawao | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.7% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.8% | 43.5% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kalawao County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poor and Fair Health Reporting in Kalawao County
Health data brief for Kalawao County, Hawaii.
Residents in Kalawao County report a poor or fair health rate of 17.7%. This figure is higher than the national average of 17% and exceeds the rates reported in neighboring counties like Honolulu and Maui. While the statewide averages provide a general backdrop, Kalawao shows a unique profile in this specific metric. Limited data is available for other standard indicators in this county, with life expectancy and insurance coverage rates currently not provided in the same manner as other state divisions. For context, the statewide life expectancy in Hawaii is 81.3 years, and the statewide uninsured rate is 4.8%. The poor or fair health reporting represents the primary available metric for assessing health status in this specific jurisdiction compared to broader state and national trends. This reporting focuses exclusively on the data provided for this administrative region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kalawao County, Hawaii
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Kalawao County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.