Hawaii County
HawaiiFIPS 15001
Pop. 200,6296 HospitalsSVI 0.64RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hawaii County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.2% | 10.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 26.0% | 25.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.5% | 4.8% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.7 | 8.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,850.749 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
155
Primary Care Physicians
74.7 per 100k
198
NPs & PAs
95.4 per 100k
135
Dentists
454
Hospital Beds
2.2 per 1,000
$9,316.62
Medicare Per Capita
1287.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hawaii County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.5% | — | |
| Obesity | 27.6% | — | |
| Depression | 20.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.9% | — | |
| Disability | 32.1% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 22.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 6.5% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.64
Socioeconomic Status0.45
Household Composition & Disability0.79
Minority Status & Language0.96
Housing Type & Transportation0.49
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Hawaii County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Benioff Medical Center | Hilo | 142 | Rural |
| Honoka'a Hospital and Skilled Nursing | Honokaa | 11 | CAHRural |
| Kau Hospital | Pahala | 21 | CAHRural |
| Kohala Hospital | Kapaau | 25 | CAHRural |
| Kona Community Hospital | Kealakekua | 60 | Rural |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela | 33 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.