Volcano Golf Course, HI

Hawaii

Volcano Golf Course is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 909. Residents earn $138,726 per year, which is 85% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
909 Population 977/sq mi density
$138,726 Median Income $54,228 per capita
$516,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$138,726 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$516,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $138,726
85% higher than US avg
Home Value $516,700
83% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.9%
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.0%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Volcano Golf Course Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population909
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density977/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,726
Per Capita$54,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$12,193M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$516,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Elevation4,016 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Libraries12

Is Volcano Golf Course a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Volcano Golf Course receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Volcano Golf Course stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Volcano Golf Course is $138,726, which is significantly higher than the national average — 85% above $75,149. This places Volcano Golf Course among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Volcano Golf Course is $516,700, making it a premium housing market at 83% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Volcano Golf Course is a highly educated community — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Volcano Golf Course enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 96.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Volcano Golf Course has a population of 909 with a density of 977 people per square mile. The median age is 61.3 years, 58% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.5%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

909
Total Population
977
People / sq mi
61.3yrs
Median Age
58% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Volcano Golf Course vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.3%
0% below US avg
Spanish21.7%
62% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Volcano Golf Course vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Volcano Golf Course is $138,726, which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Volcano Golf Course vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$138,726
85% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,228
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$68,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,367
County GDP$12,193M

Business (County)

Restaurants490
Healthcare503
Retail624
Manufacturing110

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Work from Home78.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Volcano Golf Course is $516,700, 83% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$516,700
83% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied88.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Volcano Golf Course, 29.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.3% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Volcano Golf Course vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.0%
10% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure25.3%
Asthma12.2%
COPD6.8%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access76.7%
Healthcare Facilities503

Crime Rates: Volcano Golf Course vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Volcano Golf Course has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation is 96.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall96.2 inches
153% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density977/sq mi
Coordinates19.4424°N, 155.2788°W
County FIPS15001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.7%
D 63%

Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.9%
57% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.88
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density977/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities503
Restaurants490
Retail Stores624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Work from Home78.0%

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