Health Profile of Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Urban Honolulu 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
Urban Honolulu Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 81.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.6% | 3.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.8% | 13.3% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Urban Honolulu is 81.7 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Hawaii average of 81.8 years. The uninsured rate is about the same as in Hawaii, at 3.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.8% of residents, lower than the Hawaii average of 13.3%.
Population by Age
Older residents
137,374 residents in Urban Honolulu are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 12,398 4,094 men · 8,304 women
- 75–84 22,504 9,893 men · 12,611 women
- 65–74 36,616 17,125 men · 19,491 women
- 50–64 65,855 32,852 men · 33,003 women
Younger residents
54,395 residents in Urban Honolulu are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 16,195 8,350 boys · 7,845 girls
- 7–12 15,895 8,599 boys · 7,296 girls
- 3–7 12,703 6,673 boys · 6,030 girls
- 0–3 9,602 4,902 boys · 4,700 girls
About 18,525 residents in Urban Honolulu (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.5% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 22.7% | 25.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Urban Honolulu is about 18% lower than in Hawaii.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 12.2% | 14.4% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | 17.6% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.0% | 19.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Urban Honolulu is about 18% lower than in Hawaii. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Urban Honolulu is about 16% higher than in Hawaii. The rate of smoking in Urban Honolulu is about 15% lower than in Hawaii.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 351,810 cigarettes a day, 10.6 million a month, or 128.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.9 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Urban Honolulu is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 33 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 | Urban Honolulu | Hawaii Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | — | — | 6.09 |
Urban Honolulu, HI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Urban Honolulu, HI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 344,859 | 81.7 yrs #2/2 | 3.6% #2/2 | 22.7% #1/2 |
| Kaneohe, HI | 33,643 | 81.9 yrs | 2.1% | 24.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Urban Honolulu, 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 Urban Honolulu, Hawaii.
How healthy is Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
Urban Honolulu, 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.
What is the life expectancy in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
People in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii can expect to live 81.7 years on average, about the same as the Hawaii average of 81.8.
What is the uninsured rate in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
3.6% of residents in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii have no health insurance, about 1 in 28 people, about the same as the Hawaii rate of 3.6%.
How common is obesity in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii?
22.7% of adults in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 2.6 points below the Hawaii rate of 25.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 351,810 cigarettes a day, 10.6 million a month, or 128.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 3.9 million minutes a day and 1.4 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Urban Honolulu is 81.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.09 lifetimes a day, or 33 lifetimes a year.
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