Hawaii County

HI · Pop. 31,958 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Hawaii County is a suburban county in HI with a population of approximately 31,958.

$/Acre: $5,993

Property Tax: 0.28%

Growing Season: 365 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 42.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.28%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax4.78%

Cost of Living Index117.7

Median Household Income$53,700

Poverty Rate10.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,993

Median Home Price$503K

Acres for Sale3948

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season365 days

Annual Rainfall73.2 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low62°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,214 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K262

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyModerate