Hanapepe, HI is a small community located on the beautiful island of Kauai. The area is known for its stunning beaches and lush greenery, as well as the vibrant culture and warm hospitality from its friendly locals. While Hanapepe is a great place to call home, it doesn’t have much in terms of health care services. There are only two local hospitals in the area: Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital and Wilcox Medical Center. Both provide essential medical services to residents and visitors alike. In addition, there are a few smaller medical facilities in the area that provide more specialized care such as optometry, physical therapy, and primary care clinics. Although these facilities can help meet basic health needs, they are not equipped with state-of-the-art technology or highly trained personnel necessary for more serious medical conditions. Although the healthcare options in Hanapepe may be limited compared to other areas, they are still able to provide adequate health care services when necessary.
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 Hanapepe. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Hanapepe 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 Hanapepe 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 Hanapepe 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 Hanapepe commutes 22.4 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Hanapepe area is 85 (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.