Waimea, HI
Living in Waimea
Bikeability
41
Walkability
41
Commute
26
Public Transit
53
Affordability
34
Public Safety
64
Airports
38
Hospitals
68
Colleges
12
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
12k
Population
+2.1k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
73%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian26%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial30%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian15%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$91k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-9% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service34%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$449k
Median Home Value
-$42k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$219 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Waimea
United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31
Property Crime in Waimea
United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 70 | 7 | 0 |
Feb | 70 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 71 | 9 | 0 |
Apr | 71 | 9 | 0 |
May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 74 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 73 | 7 | 0 |
Dec | 71 | 7 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Waimea
Inland Flooding80
Hurricane Force Winds5
Tsunami5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Waimea, HI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Waimea, HI
Parker School
3 miles, W
Montessori Education Center of Hawaii
3 miles, W
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
5 miles, W
Kohala Adventist School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Waimea, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo
41 miles, SE
Chaminade University of Honolulu
167 miles, NW
University of Hawaii at Manoa
167 miles, NW
Hawaii Pacific University
170 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Waimea, HI
North Hawaii Community Hospital
3 miles, W
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
11 miles, NE
Kohala Hospital
19 miles, NW
Kona Community Hospital
39 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Waimea, HI
Hilo International Airport
43 miles, SE
Kahului Airport
81 miles, NW
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
174 miles, NW