At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,821/100K
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kamaili Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kamaili's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kamaili a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Kamaili 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
44.7% of adults in Kamaili hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kamaili 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
Population152
Median Age68.1 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,385
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units144
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,821/100K
Property1,945/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain229.1 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation467 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+19.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Kamaili was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
42.9% 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.