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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 65.5% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.5% |
| 157% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,135 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,033 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,113 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,663 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,367 |
| County GDP | $12,193M |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Healthcare | 503 |
| Retail | 624 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 49.3 min |
| Work from Home | 42.6% |
| Census Median | $602,500 |
| 114% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $378,378 |
| $/Sq Ft | $417 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Studio | $1,786 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,859 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,433 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,157 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,779 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,582 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 29.7% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,851/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 96.2 inches |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,447 ft (1,355 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4864°N, 155.2774°W |
| County FIPS | 15001 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.88 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 26.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 503 |
| Restaurants | 490 |
| Retail Stores | 624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 49.3 min |
| Work from Home | 42.6% |