Laupahoehoe, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
995 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,071 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$583,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,272 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hawaii County
3
Hilo-Kailua 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

Hawaii County
5
Hilo-Kailua Urban Area
5
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 0 69
Feb 8 0 68
Mar 12 0 69
Apr 11 0 70
May 6 0 71
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 7 0 74
Aug 7 0 74
Sep 6 0 74
Oct 6 0 74
Nov 10 0 72
Dec 9 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 4, HI State House District 1, HI
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Schools

Laupahoehoe Community - PCS
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Honokaa Elementary School
16 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Hawaii at Hilo
21 miles, S • 1.9 star
Hawaii Community College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hilo Medical Center
19 miles, S • 3.2 star
North Hawaii Community Hospital
28 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Kohala Hospital
41 miles, NW
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Airports

Hilo International Airport
21 miles, S • 1 star
Kahului Airport
100 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
197 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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