#hawaii statistics
STUDY: Hawai‘i is Happiest State to Live in 2019
The results of a new analysis rank Hawai‘i at the top for economic, social and physical well-being.
STUDY: Hawai‘i Ranks as 9th Most Independent State
Hawaiʻi is the nation’s ninth most independent state, according to a new study by Wallethub.
Health Equity and Accountability Act Introduced
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) introduced S.3660, the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2018 on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
REPORT: Top 20 Jobs Employing the Most Workers in Hawai‘i
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released a report revealing the top 20 occupations in Hawai‘i.
CENSUS: Hawai‘i Has Highest Median Housing Values in US
The U.S. Census Bureau released income, poverty, health insurance, housing and other data from its American Community Survey (ACS) for 2017 on Sept. 13, 2018.
DBEDT Releases 50th Edition of ‘State of Hawai‘i Data Book’
The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released the 2017 edition of the “State of Hawaii Data Book” on Aug. 15, 2018.
Hawaiʻi Ranks 3rd in Nation for Community Well-Being
Hawaiʻi has ranked in the top 10 highest well-being states since 2008.
Two Decades of Tobacco Use Reduction Results in $1B Healthcare Savings
By reducing the number of youth, adult and pregnant smokers over the past two decades, Hawaiʻi saved $1 billion from 2000 to 2017.
Report: Women in Hawai‘i Have Longer Lives, Better Hospitals
Hawai‘i is one of the most “woman-friendly” states in the country, according to the report.
ObamaCare Enrollment Extension Request Denied
The Trump Administration declined to extend the HealthCare.gov sign-up period amid a last-minute surge of enrollees.
REPORT: Hawai‘i No. 2 Healthiest State in Nation
According to United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Annual Report for 2017, Hawai‘i lost its No. 1 ranking as the healthiest state to Massachusetts.
Census Bureau Releases 5-Year Data for Hawai‘i
The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2012-16 American Community Survey five-year estimates on Dec. 7, 2017.
Study: Hawai‘i Residents Sleep Poorly But Live Longer
The study assessed life expectancy, sleep health and obesity rates nationwide.
New Hawai‘i Data Book Released
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) today released the 2016 edition of the State of Hawaii Data Book.
Senators Lead Effort to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors
With 41 million seniors, including nearly 70,000 in Hawai‘i, participating in Medicare Part D, Medicare could negotiate bigger discounts with pharmaceutical companies.
UH Study: Inadequate Housing Plays Role in Unnecessary Hospitalizations
Homelessness and inadequate housing are major causes of unnecessary hospitalizations, according to a study by University of Hawai‘i researchers.
Study: Asians and Hispanics Live Shorter Lives in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi is widely recognized for having the best quality of life in the nation. But a new study shows that the Aloha State is home to the lowest life expectancy for two major ethnic groups nationwide. People with Asian-American or Hispanic heritage in Hawaiʻi have among the lowest average life expectancy compared with the rest […]
Hawai‘i County Unemployment Rate 3.2%
The not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate for Hawai‘i Island was 3.2% in February 2017, .2% less than the previous month…
Big Island Unemployment Rate at 3.4% in January
The unemployment rate for Hawai‘i County was 3.4% in January, up slightly from December 2016’s 3.1% and down .4% from January 2016.
CDC: Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health Report
In 2014, NHPI adults reported a consistent pattern of poorer health compared with single-race Asian adults for all 10 measures in this report.
