Health Profile of Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo Health Score
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.
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A
Hilo Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Hilo | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.3% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Hilo is 79.6 years, about 2.2 years shorter than the Hawaii average of 81.8 years. The uninsured rate is 2.9%, lower than the Hawaii average of 3.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.3% of residents, higher than the Hawaii average of 13.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
19,919 residents in Hilo are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,820 625 men · 1,195 women
- 75–84 3,165 1,345 men · 1,820 women
- 65–74 5,360 2,581 men · 2,780 women
- 50–64 9,573 4,522 men · 5,051 women
Younger residents
9,589 residents in Hilo are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,180 1,695 boys · 1,485 girls
- 7–12 3,026 1,649 boys · 1,377 girls
- 3–7 2,039 1,092 boys · 948 girls
- 0–3 1,343 685 boys · 658 girls
About 3,242 residents in Hilo (6.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
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% |
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.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,319 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 652,514 minutes a day and 238.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hilo is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
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?
Hilo, Hawaii has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Hilo, Hawaii?
People in Hilo, Hawaii can expect to live 79.6 years on average, 2.2 years shorter than the Hawaii average of 81.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Hilo, Hawaii?
2.9% of residents in Hilo, Hawaii have no health insurance, about 1 in 34 people, 0.7 points below the Hawaii rate of 3.6%.
How common is obesity in Hilo, Hawaii?
22.0% of adults in Hilo, Hawaii are classified as obese, about 1 in 5, 3.3 points below the Hawaii rate of 25.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Hilo, Hawaii go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,319 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 652,514 minutes a day and 238.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Hilo is 79.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 5.69 lifetimes a year.
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