Omao, HI

Hawaii

Omao is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 1,429. Residents earn $87,308 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,429 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$87,308 Median Income $40,588 per capita
$946,400 Home Value
$1,830 Median Rent
77°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$87,308 median income, 5.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$946,400 home value, $1,830/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,308
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $946,400
236% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.5%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,830
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.4%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,429
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 42%

Economy

A
Median Income$87,308
Per Capita$40,588
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,552M
Commute23 min

Housing

F
Home Value$946,400
Rent$1,830
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation588 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+93.2%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Libraries6

Is Omao a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Omao receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Omao has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Omao is $87,308, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Omao is $946,400, making it a premium housing market at 236% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,830 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Omao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F. Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Omao has a population of 1,429 with a density of 1,125 people per square mile. The median age is 51.1 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (42.3%), with 5% Hispanic.

Population

1,429
Total Population
1,125
People / sq mi
51.1yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Omao vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.7%
10% above US avg
Spanish13.3%
1% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Omao vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Omao is $87,308, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Omao vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,308
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,588
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
IRS Avg AGI$79,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,468
County GDP$5,552M

Business (County)

Restaurants291
Healthcare213
Retail350
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,172
19% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Omao is $946,400, 236% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,830 (57% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$946,400
236% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,830
57% 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-Occupied59.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,172
19% above US avg
Effective Rate0.44%
In Omao, 25.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.4%
21% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.1%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate71.5%
Premature Death5,801/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access92.9%
Healthcare Facilities213

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Omao has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation588 ft (179 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Coordinates21.9366°N, 159.4857°W
County FIPS15007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.3%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.5%
12% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score4.88
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities213
Restaurants291
Retail Stores350

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Work from Home10.4%

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