Olowalu is a small community situated on the west side of Maui, Hawaii. It is home to a diverse population of people, many of whom have deep roots in the community and rely heavily on the local resources when it comes to their health care needs. The area has a variety of local hospitals and medical facilities, with experienced staff that are qualified to provide quality medical care. Additionally, there are plenty of options for preventative health measures such as nutrition and exercise programs designed to help support healthy outcomes. Olowalu also offers a variety of outdoor activities for individuals and families seeking to improve their physical well-being such as swimming, surfing, biking, hiking and more. With its rich cultural history, access to quality healthcare services and opportunities for physical activity, Olowalu is an ideal place for those looking to prioritize their health in a peaceful setting.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 191 physicians per 100,000 population in Olowalu. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Olowalu area is 90.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
90.7 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Olowalu area is 52 (100=best). The US average is 55.
52 / 100
Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Olowalu area is 94 (100=best). The US average is 87.
94 / 100
The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Olowalu commutes 21.2 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Olowalu area is 84 (100=best). The US average is 58.
84 / 100
This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.