Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Ko Olina is healthier than 47%
Ko Olina differs from Hawaii on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ko Olina. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ko Olina
Against towns with similar incomes, Ko Olina’s lead shrinks
Ko Olina is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, but 47% of the 4,281 towns with similar household incomes ($99K–$166K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Ko Olina doesn’t win on
20.6% of adults binge drink, vs 17.4% across Hawaii. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Ko Olina
1 in 12 adults have had cancer (8.3%), vs 6.7% across Hawaii. Conditions ↓
Ko Olina keeps up with checkups
It beats Hawaii on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.3% vs 68.3%) and cholesterol checks (84.6% vs 82.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Ko Olina’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Ko Olina’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ko Olina is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 85% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 70%.
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). Ko Olina’s median household income is $132,636; among the 4,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($99K–$166K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ko Olina adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
Out of every 100 Ko Olina adults…
Ko Olina runs below HI on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ko Olina
No hospital or community health center in Ko Olina 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 Ko Olina; ≈ 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).
How Ko Olina adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
3 in 10 Ko Olina 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Ko Olina adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Ko Olina and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Olina | A− | 29.6% | 10.2% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ko Olina adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ko Olina
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ko Olina is better than Hawaii on 9 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Ko Olina’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ko Olina | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15.2–19.2 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%11.2–13.8 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.7–16.9 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%25–34.4 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.4 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%28.9–34.8 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32.6–39 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.6–27.5 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.3%9.2–11.4 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.5%3.6–5.4 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.7–13 | 11% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.1–24.3 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.6%18.1–23.1 | 17.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44%39.3–48.8 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.3–5.9 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.4–81 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.3%73.8–78.7 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.6%82.9–86.4 | 82.8% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.6–79.1 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%70.3–76.7 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%76.4–85.2 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.3%15.9–20.7 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%27.4–33.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.5%24.6–30.5 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.4–16 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.9%25–31.1 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.5%11.1–14 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.1–14 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ko Olina
Is Ko Olina a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ko Olina is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ko Olina?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 34.4%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ko Olina?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Ko Olina’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ko Olina have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–5.9%), 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 Ko Olina 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 Ko Olina.
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.