Where Hawaii Ranks 3

Here we go again. I’ve seen a few more lists of where Hawaii ranks in various areas, compared to the rest of the nation and (sometimes) the world.

Best Overall Health (United Health Foundation, 2010)

1. Vermont
2. Massachusetts
3. New Hampshire
4. Connecticut
5. HAWAII

Lowest Unemployment (Brookings Institution, 2010)

1. Omaha, Nebraska
2. Madison, Wisconsin
3. HONOLULU, HAWAII
4. Portland, Maine
5. Washington, D.C.

Most Bank Card Debt (Experian, 2010)

1. San Antonio, Texas ($5,177 ave. balance)
2. Jacksonville, Florida ($5,115)
3. Atlanta, Georgia ($4,960)
4. HONOLULU, HAWAII ($4,939)
5. Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas ($4,936)

Most Sleep Deprived (Centers for Disease Control, 2010)

1. HAWAII (44.6%, < 7 hr/24 hrs)
2. New York (40.7%)
3. Maryland (39.9%)
4. Georgia (36.9%)
5. Illinois (36.1%)

Highest Solar Use (Solar Energy Industry Association, 2010)

1. HAWAII (10.8 watts per capita)
2. New Jersey (6.6)
3. California (5.7)
4. Colorado (4.3)
5. Arizona (3.5)