Maui County Health Data

Maui County, Hawaii

Health Score

92/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

81.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

81.7 yr

State avg 81.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

State avg 4.8%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

83

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

233

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Maui County, Hawaii

Maui far outpaces US life expectancy

Maui residents live to 81.7 years, nearly 5.3 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a significant advantage rooted in strong healthcare access and healthy lifestyles. Just 15.1% report poor or fair health, slightly below national rates and suggesting overall wellbeing that exceeds much of the country.

Maui matches state averages closely

At 81.7 years, Maui sits just 0.4 years below Hawaii's state average of 81.3 years, performing in line with the broader islands. The county's 4.7% uninsured rate nearly matches the state average of 4.8%, reflecting stable coverage across the community.

Solid health metrics, room to grow

Maui's 81.7-year life expectancy trails Kauai (82.4) by just 0.7 years and ties Honolulu, positioning it in the state's upper tier. With 83 primary care providers per 100,000, Maui offers solid access but lags Honolulu's 93 per 100,000.

Near-universal coverage on Maui

Just 4.7% of Maui residents lack health insurance, meaning about 95% have some form of coverage—better than Hawaii's state average. Primary care access is solid at 83 per 100,000, though mental health providers number 233 per 100,000, the second-lowest in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Maui County, HI?
Maui County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #1 out of 5 counties in Hawaii (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Maui County?
Life expectancy in Maui County is 81.7 years. The Hawaii state average is 81.3 years, making Maui County above the state average.
How does Maui County health compare to the Hawaii average?
Maui County's health score of 92/100 is above the Hawaii average of 84/100. Life expectancy is 81.7 years vs. the state average of 81.3 years. The uninsured rate is 4.7% vs. 4.8% statewide.
What health factors affect Maui County?
Key health factors for Maui County include: life expectancy (81.7 years), uninsured rate (4.7%), and primary care physician access (83:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 233:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Maui County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), Maui County is one of the healthier counties in Hawaii. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.7 years. 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Maui County healthier than the Hawaii average?
Maui County's health score of 92/100 exceeds the Hawaii average of 84/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Maui County has better primary care access (83:1 ratio) than the state average (84:1).

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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.