Kalawao County

HI · Pop. 89,901 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Kalawao County is a mixed county in HI with a population of approximately 89,901.

$/Acre: $16,523

Property Tax: 0.28%

Growing Season: 365 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 111.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.28%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax5.81%

Cost of Living Index117

Median Household Income$92,675

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,523

Median Home Price$772K

Acres for Sale1919

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season365 days

Annual Rainfall97.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low67°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,192 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado2/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K178

Property Crime /100K168

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak