Waimea, HI

Living in Waimea

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 41
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 34
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 12
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Schools 29
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Waimea, HI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Waimea, HI

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Parker School
3 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Waimea, HI

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Waimea, HI

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Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
11 miles, NE
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Kohala Hospital
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Waimea, HI

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Kahului Airport
81 miles, NW
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