Kahaluu Taro Lo'i · Photo: Joel Bradshaw · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Ahuimanu is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Ahuimanu differs from Hawaii on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ahuimanu. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ahuimanu
Against towns with similar incomes, Ahuimanu’s lead shrinks
Ahuimanu is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but 58% of the 3,997 towns with similar household incomes ($102K–$169K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Ahuimanu keeps up with checkups
It beats Hawaii on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.5% vs 68.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.4% vs 82.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Ahuimanu adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Hawaii. 1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Hawaii figure falls outside Ahuimanu’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Ahuimanu’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ahuimanu is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #13 of 93 in Hawaii. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 61%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Ahuimanu’s median household income is $135,438; among the 3,997 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($102K–$169K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ahuimanu adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Ahuimanu adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Ahuimanu adults…
Ahuimanu runs below HI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ahuimanu
No hospital or community health center in Ahuimanu itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Ahuimanu; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ahuimanu adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
3 in 10 Ahuimanu adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Ahuimanu and the towns around it
Ahuimanu’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ahuimanu adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ahuimanu
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ahuimanu is better than Hawaii on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Ahuimanu’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ahuimanu | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.5–17.9 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.3–12.6 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.7–15.4 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%22.1–30.9 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10.2–12.7 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.7–34.6 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.6%33.4–39.7 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.6–26.2 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.3–11.5 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.8–8.1 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.1%4.1–6.1 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9%7.7–10.3 | 11% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.1%17.3–22.9 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%16.1–20.5 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.3%41.6–51.2 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5 | 5.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76.5–81.9 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.5%72.9–78 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.9–86.9 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75.2–80 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.4–74.3 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%75.1–84.2 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.4–34 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.8–30.9 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.8–15 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.5–10.2 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%24–29.7 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.2–12.7 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Hawaii figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Ahuimanu
Is Ahuimanu a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ahuimanu is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #13 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ahuimanu?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 30.9%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ahuimanu?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Honolulu, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Ahuimanu’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ahuimanu have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5%), against 5.6% across Hawaii.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Ahuimanu more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ahuimanu.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Hawaii figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.