Naalehu, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
837 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,469 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$215,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$327 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,055 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 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 5 0 63
Feb 4 0 63
Mar 5 0 63
Apr 4 0 64
May 3 0 66
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 5 0 66
Dec 5 0 64

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 37%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 17%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 3, HI State House District 5, HI
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Schools

Naalehu Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Ka'u Learning Academy - PCS
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Hookena Elementary School
30 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Hawaii at Hilo
54 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hawaii Community College
55 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Kau Hospital
11 miles, NE
Kona Community Hospital
38 miles, N • 3.2 star
Hilo Medical Center
54 miles, NE • 3.2 star
North Hawaii Community Hospital
66 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hilo International Airport
56 miles, NE • 1 star
Kahului Airport
138 miles, N • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
217 miles, N • 3.2 star
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