Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.8% | 3.7% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Hilo is 79.6 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Hawaii average of 81.8 years.
The uninsured population in Hilo is 2.8%, lower than the Hawaii average of 3.7%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.2% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.0% | 25.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Hilo are about the same as in Hawaii.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% | 17.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.8% | 19.0% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Hilo are about the same as in Hawaii.
Air Quality
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | — | — | 6.09 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Hilo, Hawaii has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Hawaii, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Hilo, Hawaii.
What is the health grade for Hilo, Hawaii?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Hilo, Hawaii.
What is the life expectancy in Hilo, Hawaii?
The life expectancy in Hilo, Hawaii is 79.6 years, lower than the Hawaii average of 81.8 years.
What percentage of Hilo, Hawaii residents are uninsured?
2.8% of Hilo, Hawaii residents are uninsured, lower than the Hawaii average of 3.7%.
What percentage of Hilo, Hawaii residents are obese?
22.0% of Hilo, Hawaii residents are classified as obese, lower than the Hawaii average of 25.3%.