Koloa, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,327 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,316 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$873,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$459 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,323 $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 3 0 69
Feb 2 0 69
Mar 3 0 70
Apr 1 0 71
May 1 0 73
Jun 1 0 74
Jul 1 0 76
Aug 1 0 77
Sep 1 0 76
Oct 3 0 74
Nov 3 0 73
Dec 4 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 8, HI State House District 17, HI
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Schools

Koloa Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Kalaheo Elementary School
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Kawaikini NCPCS
6 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Kauai Community College
6 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
98 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
100 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leeward Community College
101 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wilcox Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Wahiawa General Hospital
96 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Lihue Airport
9 miles, E • 1.9 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
107 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Kahului Airport
207 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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