Keokea, HI

Hawaii · Metropolitan Area

Keokea is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 3,049. Residents earn $119,464 per year, which is 59% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,049 Population 166/sq mi density
$119,464 Median Income $44,836 per capita
$749,100 Home Value
$1,918 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$119,464 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$749,100 home value, $1,918/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,464
59% higher than US avg
Home Value $749,100
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,918
65% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.8%
33% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

How Keokea Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,049
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 19%

Economy

A
Median Income$119,464
Per Capita$44,836
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.7%
Commute37 min

Housing

B
Home Value$749,100
Rent$1,918
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation2,247 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.6%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute37 min
Libraries9

Is Keokea a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keokea receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Keokea offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keokea is $119,464, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Keokea among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keokea is $749,100, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,918 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Keokea enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Keokea has a population of 3,049 with a density of 166 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (18.7%), with 4% Hispanic.

Population

3,049
Total Population
166
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
18.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Keokea vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.0%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.0%
3% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Keokea vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keokea is $119,464, which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Keokea vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,464
59% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,836
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$79,779

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,892

Business (County)

Restaurants571
Healthcare490
Retail762
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,960
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.4 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Keokea is $749,100, 166% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,918 (65% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$749,100
166% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,918
65% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,786
1 Bedroom$1,859
2 Bedrooms$2,433
3 Bedrooms$3,157
4 Bedrooms$3,779

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,960
15% below US avg
Effective Rate0.40%
In Keokea, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.5% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Keokea vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure26.8%
Asthma12.4%
COPD5.4%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression18.5%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate69.5%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities490

Crime Rates: Keokea vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Keokea has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.0 inches
18% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,247 ft (685 m)
Area18.4 sq mi (47.5 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates20.7210°N, 156.3624°W
County FIPS15009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 25.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36%
D 61.9%

Winner: Democrat by 25.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+94.6%
School Test Score4.88
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density166/sq mi
Total Area18.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities490
Restaurants571
Retail Stores762

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.4 min
Work from Home7.6%

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