Hawaii County Health Data
Hawaii County, Hawaii
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
State avg 81.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 4.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
354
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
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 Hawaii County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hawaii | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.5% | 27.4% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.8% | 26.8% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 17.3% | 24.1% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hawaii | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 13.0% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 19.4% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% | 20.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hawaii | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 71.2% | 69.8% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 63.0% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 69.8% | 75.6% | 73.3% | 5.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hawaii | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.9% | 43.5% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hawaii County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hawaii County Maintains High Ratio of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Hawaii County reports 354 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that stands significantly higher than the national median of 250 providers. While this availability of mental health professionals is high, other health metrics show different trends. The life expectancy in the county is 79.5 years. This is longer than the national average of approximately 77 years, though it is shorter than the statewide Hawaii average of 81.3 years. About 5.5% of the county population remains without health insurance, which is a higher rate than the 4.8% statewide uninsured average but lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national benchmark of 17%. Primary care availability sits at 77 providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.