Honolulu County Health Data
Honolulu County, Hawaii
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
State avg 81.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
State avg 4.8%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
322
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Honolulu County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Honolulu | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.0% | 27.4% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.4% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% | 26.8% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 15.9% | 17.3% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Honolulu | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.3% | 13.0% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 19.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 20.8% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Honolulu | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 69.8% | 74.9% | 6.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.1% | 63.0% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 75.6% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Honolulu | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.3% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 49.5% | 43.5% | 37.3% | 6.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Honolulu County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Honolulu County Reports 4% Uninsured Rate Below National Average
Health data brief for Honolulu County, Hawaii.
In Honolulu County, 4.0% of the population is currently uninsured. This rate is lower than the statewide average of 4.8% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. The county also shows high levels of provider availability, with 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70 providers. Mental health provider ratios follow a similar pattern, with 322 professionals for every 100,000 people, compared to the national median of 250. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 81.7 years, which is longer than both the state average of 81.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. The county’s health infrastructure data shows specific ratios of clinical staff to the general population. Explore state-level data.
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.