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