Fern Acres, HI

Living in Fern Acres

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 43
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 8
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Schools 15
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Residents

2k Population +932 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -12% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial26%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian16%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$1.1k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office27%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value -$26k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$996 Median Monthly Rent +$271 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1950 to 19591%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
LP gas5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fern Acres

United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31

Property Crime in Fern Acres

United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 55 8 0
Feb 55 7 0
Mar 55 10 0
Apr 56 9 0
May 58 6 0
Jun 59 5 0
Jul 60 8 0
Aug 60 7 0
Sep 60 7 0
Oct 59 7 0
Nov 58 11 0
Dec 56 10 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fern Acres

Inland Flooding79
Hurricane Force Winds4
Tsunami4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fern Acres, HI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fern Acres, HI

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E Makaala School
14 miles, N
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St Joseph School
14 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Fern Acres, HI

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fern Acres, HI

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Hilo Medical Center
15 miles, N
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Kau Hospital
33 miles, SW
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Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
47 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Fern Acres, HI

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Kahului Airport
130 miles, NW
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