At a Glance
Median Income
$73,011
$29,183 per capita
Home Value
$516,800
Zillow: $781,844
Median Rent
$2,188/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
15.3% smoking rate
How Kekaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kekaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kekaha a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kekaha residents earn a median household income of $73,011 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,183. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,468 business establishments, including 291 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kekaha is $516,800 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $781,844. Median rent is $2,188/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
11.8% of adults in Kekaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kekaha has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,482
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,627/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,011
Per Capita$29,183
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$5,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
C+
Home Value$516,800
Rent$2,188
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$781,844
Housing Units1,109
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Kekaha was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (124 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 291 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.