Hawaii Launched Quality of Life and Well-Being Dashboard

The new interactive platform tracks resident satisfaction, cost of living concerns, and community readiness across the state.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work

Hawaii Launched Quality of Life and Well-Being Dashboard

Live Poll

Is the cost of living in your community becoming harder to manage?

The University of Hawaiʻi and the Office of Wellness and Resilience have introduced an interactive dashboard to monitor resident well-being. The platform provides insights based on survey responses from more than 10,000 residents across the state.

Why it matters

The dashboard provides a centralized view of social and economic pressures, including high living costs and food insecurity. It aims to offer policymakers and the public concrete data regarding the challenges faced by local households.

The survey results show 37% of residents considering a move cite high costs, while 27% of households earning under $25,000 report food insecurity. Additionally, 24% of residents reported experiences with workplace violence.

The players

University of Hawaiʻi

This public research university serves as the primary system of higher education in the state and is headquartered in Mānoa.

Office of Wellness and Resilience

This state office is tasked with promoting the health, safety, and overall well-being of Hawaii residents.

The details

The interactive tool allows users to filter data by region, community, and demographics to understand varied experiences across the islands. Beyond economic metrics, the survey found that only 23% of residents currently feel prepared for a potential disaster.

Baseline survey data for comparison was collected throughout 2024.
The University of Hawaiʻi officially launched the dashboard on October 12, 2026.

Market Landscape

The launch of this dashboard aligns with a broader trend of government agencies adopting data-driven platforms to monitor population health in real-time. This mirrors the methodology of the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey, filling a critical gap in local socioeconomic tracking.

Residents can utilize the platform to see how their specific community compares to regional averages regarding cost of living and food security. The tool offers a transparent look at the socioeconomic hurdles that impact daily household budgeting across the islands.

The takeaway

Understanding these metrics helps residents advocate for necessary local resources and infrastructure improvements. Families can use these findings to better navigate the current economic climate and plan for long-term residency.