Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI
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3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
6,670
Population
833/sq mi density
$93,594
Median Income
$45,493 per capita
$830,600
Home Value
$779,795 Zillow
$2,005
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
78°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,594 median income, 3.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$830,600 home value, $2,005/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kahaluu-Keauhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 385 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5731°N, 155.9573°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| County | Hawaii County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.86 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.3 m (47 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1975 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 14.3 m | 2 | 98 km |
| 1868 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 13.7 m | 77 | 80 km |
| 1869 | OFF COAST OF HAWAII | Unknown | 8.2 m | - | 111 km |
| 1919 | ALIKA, HAWAII | Explosion | 4.3 m | - | 39 km |
| 1951 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.6 m | - | 9 km |
| 1952 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 113 km |
| 1908 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 119 km |
| 2018 | HAWAII | Eruption | 0.4 m | - | 104 km |
| 1989 | HAWAII | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 95 km |
| 2006 | HAWAII | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 34 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hualalai (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hualalai | Shield | 2,523 m (8,278 ft) | 1801 | 16 km |
| Mauna Loa | Shield | 4,170 m (13,681 ft) | 1984 | 38 km |
| Mauna Kea | Shield | 4,205 m (13,796 ft) | -2460 | 58 km |
| Kilauea | Shield | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) | 2018 | 72 km |
| Haleakala | Shield | 3,055 m (10,023 ft) | 1750 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in |
Kahaluu-Keauhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.0").