On CDC estimates, Ocean Pointe is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Ocean Pointe differs from Hawaii on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocean Pointe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocean Pointe
Ocean Pointe is the healthiest town in Hawaii we grade
Out of 93 Hawaii towns with a Health Grade, Ocean Pointe comes first on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 96% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Ocean Pointe doesn’t win on
21.9% of adults binge drink, vs 17.4% across Hawaii, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Ocean Pointe
Ocean Pointe runs below Hawaii on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.3% vs 6.2%), COPD (3% vs 5.3%) and stroke (2.1% vs 3.7%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Hawaii 21%). Conditions ↓
Ocean Pointe is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23% across Hawaii. Habits ↓
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 Ocean Pointe’s likely range.
What’s behind Ocean Pointe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocean Pointe is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #1 of 93 in Hawaii. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 84%.
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). Ocean Pointe’s median household income is $149,767; among the 2,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Ocean Pointe adults…
Ocean Pointe runs below HI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Ocean Pointe residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Hawaii. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Ocean Pointe
No hospital or community health center in Ocean Pointe 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 Ocean Pointe; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocean Pointe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Ocean Pointe adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
1 in 3 Ocean Pointe 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.
8% of Ocean Pointe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Ocean Pointe and the towns around it
Ocean Pointe has the best Health Grade of the 4 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pointe | A+ | 26% | 7.9% | 8.4% | CDC place |
| Ewa Beach | A− | 23.6% | 12.7% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Kalaeloa | B− | 35.3% | 10.9% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Ewa Gentry | A | 24.8% | 9.8% | 9.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ocean Pointe adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ocean Pointe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ocean Pointe is better than Hawaii on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Ocean Pointe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ocean Pointe | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 18.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.3–16.3 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26%21.7–30.5 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.9%7–8.8 | 12.4% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 24%21.5–26.6 | 31.5% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30%27–33 | 36.1% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.7%14.9–18.6 | 23.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%3–3.6 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3%2.7–3.4 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.1%1.9–2.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.9%3.1–4.8 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 11% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%14.7–20 | 23% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.9%19.3–24.5 | 17.4% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.1%42.3–51.9 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.2%3.5–4.9 | 5.6% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.8–78.9 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.3%74.8–79.6 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%81.3–84.8 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.5%66.3–72.4 | 76.9% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%59.1–66.4 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.6%77.1–85.6 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.6–19.3 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%28.4–35 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.4%25.5–31.4 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.9%11.3–14.6 | 17.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.4–11 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.3–5.6 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.3 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%19.3–24.4 | 28.7% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%7.2–9 | 13.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Ocean Pointe
Is Ocean Pointe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ocean Pointe is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #1 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ocean Pointe?
CDC estimates 26% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.7% and 30.5%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ocean Pointe?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Ocean Pointe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ocean Pointe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–4.9%), 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 Ocean Pointe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocean Pointe.
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.