At a Glance
Home Value
$107,500
Zillow: $286,530
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
22.1% smoking rate
How Black Sands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Sands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Sands a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Sands is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
15.2% of adults in Black Sands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Sands has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population237
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
Home Value$107,500
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units161
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain81.5 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation885 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Sands was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
50.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.