Anahola, Hawaii is a small rural town located on the eastern side of Kauai. As of the latest census, the population of Anahola is just under 2,000 people. Despite its smaller size, Anahola has access to a variety of health care services that make it an ideal location for those looking for quality medical care in a rural setting. The community is served by two local hospitals, including Wilcox Memorial Hospital and Samuel Mahelona Medical Center. These hospitals provide general health care services as well as specialized services including pediatric, women's health, and emergency services. For those needing additional care or specialized treatments there are many local medical facilities available including urgent care centers, pharmacies, physical therapy clinics, and mental health clinics. With all these resources available in Anahola, residents can feel secure knowing they have access to high-quality healthcare when they need it most.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 208 physicians per 100,000 population in Anahola. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Anahola area is 89.6 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Anahola area is 50 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Anahola area is 93 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Anahola commutes 30.1 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Anahola area is 86 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.