At a Glance
Median Income
$27,321
$21,205 per capita
Home Value
$258,300
Zillow: $286,530
Violent Crime
1,821/100K
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kalapana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kalapana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kalapana a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kalapana residents earn a median household income of $27,321 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,205. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kalapana is $258,300 , 8% 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 2008.
Safety & Crime
Kalapana reports 1,821 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 379% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,945/100K.
Education
65.2% of adults in Kalapana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kalapana has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 229.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age64.3 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,321
Per Capita$21,205
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
F
Home Value$258,300
Rent
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units44
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,821/100K
Property1,945/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain229.1 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation18 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+45.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Broadband49.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kalapana was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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