Is Hawaii the cleanest state?

The 2023 annual air quality assessment from the American Lung Association has been released and Hawaii is one of the top states with the cleanest air. Car exhaust, burning fuels, and urban congestion notorious air pollutants that typically hang around more densely populated areas.



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Annual levels of PM2. 5 reach approximately 3.68 µg/m3 during the twelve-month period. Even though the capital of Hawaii is a major tourist destination, it still has one of the cleanest air in the world in 2022.

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Report finds that Honolulu and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina are two of the cleanest cities in the U.S. The American Lung Association's 2019 “State of the Air” report found that Hawaii has some of the cleanest air in the U.S. and Honolulu and Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina are two of the cleanest areas in the country.

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It is true that our abundant wind and rain, plus our relatively low population (even on Oahu, our population density is not considered high for the most part) help keep our air clean.

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Hawaii ranked the highest out of all 50 states and Washington, D.C., in state health care system performance in 2022, according to a study from the Commonwealth Fund. The Aloha State was also deemed the best state for health care in the nation in a U.S. News and World Report analysis published last year.

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The Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by coral which protect the shoreline from energetic waves. The sediment in Hawaii is heavier than in other oceans so is not easily stirred up and keeps the blue waters clear.

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Washington also took the top spot for being the most beautiful state in America followed by California, Alaska, Oregon, then coming in fifth was Hawaii. Hawaii is home to beautiful waterfalls, lush green mountains, never-ending sandy beaches and picture-perfect weather.

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Hawaii's No. 1 ranking comes from various factors, including a relatively low obesity rate, a large percentage of adults engaging in leisure-time physical activites, a relatively low percentage of adults with high cholesterol and good eating habits.

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The cleanest states
  1. 1. California Cleanliness Score: 7.36. California is the cleanest state overall with a cleanliness score of 7.36. ...
  2. HawaiiCleanliness Score: 6.94. Hawaii claims second place with a cleanliness score of 6.94. ...
  3. WashingtonCleanliness Score: 6.40.


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Though both vacation destinations stack up pretty even when it comes to beaches, Hawaii offers mountain views, a more outdoor atmosphere, historic surfing, and a variety of different colored sand beaches that Mexico does not.

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Generally, most locals are happy to see the tourists come and see what life means for them, especially those activities that depict a life many have never seen, learned, or experienced.

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In Miami Beach, water temps average as low as 71°F and as high as 86°F. In comparison to Hawaii, Miami's water temperatures dip lower than Hawaii's in the winter, but are a bit warmer in the summer. For a look at other coastal temperatures, see this link to the NOAA data.

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The truth is, Hawaii is consistently ranked as the most expensive state in the United States due to high housing, energy, transportation and food costs. Don't be discouraged—that doesn't mean it's completely out of reach for a buyer looking for their slice of paradise.

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