Kilauea, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
3,104 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,382 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,011,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$485 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,453 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.2% 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 5 0 69
Apr 3 0 70
May 3 0 71
Jun 2 0 74
Jul 3 0 75
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 5 0 74
Nov 6 0 72
Dec 7 0 69

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Kauai Christian Academy
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Kilauea Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hanalei Elementary School
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
Kanuikapono Learning Center
8 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Kauai Community College
17 miles, S • 1.9 star
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
102 miles, SE • 1.9 star
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
104 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leeward Community College
107 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wilcox Memorial Hospital
16 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Lihue Airport
17 miles, S • 1.9 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
113 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kahului Airport
211 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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