Life Expectancy
Hawaii has the highest life expectancy of any U.S. state, at 80.7 years.
Age-adjusted death rate, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017), all causes, age-adjusted.
Total deaths, all causes
1999–2017CDC National Center for Health Statistics, leading causes of death (1999–2017).
| Indicator | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 78.4 |
- •Hawaii has ranked first in the nation for life expectancy for many consecutive years.
Healthcare Access
Hawaii has a relatively strong supply of primary care physicians, at about 250 per 100,000 residents.
Residents without health insurance
2009–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, civilian noninstitutionalized population, B27010 (2020 not released).
- •Hawaii's neighbor islands often face significant physician shortages compared to Oahu, prompting reliance on telehealth.
Hospitals
Hawaii has about 26 hospitals, with inter-island transfers common for specialised care.
Hospital jobs
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 622, annual average (FRED SMU15000006562200001).
Health care jobs (ambulatory, hospitals and nursing)
1990–2025BLS Current Employment Statistics, NAICS 621–623, annual average (FRED SMU15000006562000001).
Insurance Coverage
Hawaii has the lowest uninsured rate in the nation, at just 4.2%, thanks to its landmark employer mandate.
Adults with any health care coverage
2011–2020CDC BRFSS, adults 18+ (question discontinued after 2020).
| Indicator | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rate | 4.2 | 7.9 |
- •Hawaii's employer health insurance mandate, enacted in 1974, remains unique among U.S. states.
Obesity
Hawaii has one of the lowest adult obesity rates in the country, at about 24.5%.
Adults with obesity
2011–2025CDC BRFSS via Chronic Disease Indicators, adults 18+.
| Indicator | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult obesity rate | 24.5 | 33.9 |
- •Hawaii has ranked among the two or three lowest-obesity states in the U.S. for over a decade.
Public Health Indicators
Hawaii consistently ranks among the healthiest states, combining the highest life expectancy with low smoking and obesity rates.
Adults who currently smoke
2011–2025CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, adults 18+.