Kalawao County
HawaiiFIPS 15005
Kalawao County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Kalawao County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.1% | 10.1% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 25.6% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 0.0 | 8.4 | ▲ |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Kalawao County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 17.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 37.0% | — | |
| Depression | 18.9% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | — | |
| COPD | 9.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 5.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 26.7% | — | |
| Disability | 37.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.7% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Kalawao County has no hospital. 1 of Hawaii's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in HawaiiSocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Nearest Hospitals
Since Kalawao County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaupapa Settlement Hosp | Maui | 39 | 3 mi |
| Molokai General Hospital | Maui | 13 | 10.8 mi |
| Lanai Community Hospital | Maui | 4 | 27.3 mi |
| Maui Memorial Medical Center | Maui | 213 | 38.9 mi |
| Adventist Health Castle | Honolulu | 160 | 51.7 mi |
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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.