On CDC estimates, Waipio is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Waipio beats Hawaii on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Waipio. How CDC estimates town health
What’s behind Waipio’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waipio is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns, #30 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Waipio’s median household income is $109,877; among the 7,153 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Waipio adults…
Waipio runs below HI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waipio
No hospital or community health center in Waipio 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 Waipio; ≈ 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 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Waipio adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Waipio adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Waipio does better than Hawaii.
1 in 3 Waipio 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.
9.4% of Waipio adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Waipio and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Waipio adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waipio
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waipio is better than Hawaii on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Waipio’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waipio | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10.1–12.3 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.1%19.1–27.1 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.2–34 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.3–40.7 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.1%19–23.3 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8.1–10 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 6.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 6.2% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 5.3% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.5%5.3–7.9 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.3–10.7 | 11% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%20.4–26.8 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.9–17.9 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 48.4%43.7–53.2 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4–5.6 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.9–81.4 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.6%68.7–74.3 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.4–85.6 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.4–80.1 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62.4–69.8 | 62.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%74.1–83.5 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.9%12–15.9 | 16% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%29.5–36.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.7%29.6–35.9 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%14.3–17.8 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.6–11 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 5.8% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.6–29.3 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.7–13.4 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%10–12.4 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.2% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 5.2% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.6–3 | 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 Waipio
Is Waipio a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waipio is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #30 of 93 in Hawaii. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waipio?
CDC estimates 23.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.1% and 27.1%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waipio?
Pali Momi Medical Center in Aiea, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Waipio’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waipio have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.6%), 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 Waipio 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 Waipio.
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.