Kalihiwai, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
232 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$103,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$933 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,438 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kauai County
3
Kapaa Urban Area
3
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kauai County
5
Kapaa Urban Area
5
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 68
Feb 5 0 68
Mar 6 0 69
Apr 4 0 70
May 3 0 71
Jun 3 0 74
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 74
Nov 7 0 72
Dec 7 0 69

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 15%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 8, HI State House District 15, HI
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Schools

Kilauea Elementary School
3 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kauai Christian Academy
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Hanalei Elementary School
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kanuikapono Learning Center
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kauai Community College
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
105 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
107 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leeward Community College
110 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wilcox Memorial Hospital
17 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lihue Airport
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
116 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kahului Airport
214 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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