Puako, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
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
302 332.4M (US)
Median Age
63.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
60.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$116,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,781,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,781 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.8% 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 66
Feb 5 0 66
Mar 6 0 67
Apr 6 0 68
May 4 0 69
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 72
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 71
Nov 6 0 69
Dec 6 0 67

Hazards

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 14%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 4, HI State House District 7, HI
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Schools

Hawaii Preparatory Academy
11 miles, E • 5 star
Waimea Elementary School
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Hawaii at Hilo
53 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Hawaii Community College
54 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Hawaii Community Hospital
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Kohala Hospital
19 miles, NE
Kona Community Hospital
31 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Hilo International Airport
55 miles, SE • 1 star
Kahului Airport
75 miles, N • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
164 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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