Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Aiea is healthier than 46%
Aiea beats Hawaii on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Aiea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aiea
Against towns with similar incomes, Aiea’s lead shrinks
Aiea is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, but 46% of the 3,536 towns with similar household incomes ($105K–$175K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Aiea keeps up with checkups
It beats Hawaii on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.3% vs 68.3%) and cholesterol checks (85.4% vs 82.8%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Aiea adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, 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 ↓
Aiea adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 14.5%) and depression (13.3% vs 16%) both run below Hawaii. Mind & connection ↓
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 Aiea’s likely range.
What’s behind Aiea’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aiea is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns, #22 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than almost every U.S. town); diabetes pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). Aiea’s median household income is $140,308; among the 3,536 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($105K–$175K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aiea 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% of Aiea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
How Aiea adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Aiea does better than Hawaii.
1 in 3 Aiea adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Out of every 100 Aiea adults…
Aiea runs below HI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Aiea
No hospital or community health center in Aiea 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 Aiea; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Aiea and the towns around it
Aiea has the best Health Grade of the 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 Aiea adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Aiea
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Aiea is better than Hawaii on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Aiea’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Aiea | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.6–18.4 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.7–12 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11.1–13.7 | 14.5% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.8%18–25.7 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.1–14 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.2–35.1 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35.1–41.6 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.9–24.4 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 9.8% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.4%5.9–7 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.4 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.3%5.9–8.8 | 8.5% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7.2–9.6 | 11% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.8–26.5 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 17.4% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.1%41.3–50.8 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.7–5.3 | 5.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.2–82.5 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.5–75.8 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.7–87 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%77.3–81.9 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.1%64.4–71.7 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%74.6–83.9 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.3%11.4–15.1 | 16% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.6–35.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%27.9–34.5 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%12.1–16.3 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.6 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.5–29.5 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.2–11.5 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3 | 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 Aiea
Is Aiea a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Aiea is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #22 of 93 in Hawaii. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Aiea?
CDC estimates 21.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 18% and 25.7%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Aiea?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Aiea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Aiea have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.3%), 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 Aiea 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 Aiea.
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.