Volcano, HI

Hawaii

Volcano is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 580. Residents earn $72,135 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
580 Population 22/sq mi density
$72,135 Median Income $59,033 per capita
$602,500 Home Value $378,378 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,135 median income, 0.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$602,500 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,135
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $602,500
114% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.7%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population580
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,135
Per Capita$59,033
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$12,193M
Commute49 min

Housing

D
Home Value$602,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$378,378

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Elevation4,447 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+98.4%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute49 min
Libraries12

Is Volcano a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Volcano receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Volcano offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Volcano is $72,135, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Volcano is $602,500, making it a premium housing market at 114% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Volcano 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 has a population of 580 with a density of 22 people per square mile. The median age is 68.0 years, 75% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.2%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

580
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
68.0yrs
Median Age
75% above US avg
26.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Volcano vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.5%
17% below US avg
Spanish34.5%
157% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Volcano vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Volcano is $72,135, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 49 minutes.

Income: Volcano vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,135
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$59,033
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$68,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% 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 Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time49.3 min
Work from Home42.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Volcano is $602,500, 114% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $378,378.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$602,500
114% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$378,378

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$417
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

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-Occupied94.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Volcano, 29.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 21.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.7%
7% below US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma12.3%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity21.3%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress15.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.0%
Checkup Rate70.4%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Volcano 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

Elevation4,447 ft (1,355 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates19.4864°N, 155.2774°W
County FIPS15001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% 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+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score4.88
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density22/sq mi
Total Area26.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities503
Restaurants490
Retail Stores624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute49.3 min
Work from Home42.6%

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