Waiohinu, HI

Hawaii

Waiohinu is a small town in Hawaii with a population of 159. Residents earn $67,813 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
159 Population 119/sq mi density
$67,813 Median Income $25,029 per capita
$376,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, 8.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$376,200 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,813
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $376,200
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.7%
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 50.0%
303% higher than US avg

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

People

Population159
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 22%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$67,813
Per Capita$25,029
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$12,193M
Commute26 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$376,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden21.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
AQI24 (Good)
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation1,325 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+81.3%
School Score4.88

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute26 min
Broadband49.0%
Libraries12

Is Waiohinu a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Waiohinu receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Waiohinu has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Waiohinu is $67,813, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 50.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Waiohinu is $376,200, 33% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Waiohinu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Waiohinu has a population of 159 with a density of 119 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (22%), with 11.3% Hispanic.

Population

159
Total Population
119
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Waiohinu vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only54.9%
30% below US avg
Spanish45.1%
237% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Waiohinu vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Waiohinu is $67,813, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 50.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Waiohinu vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,813
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,029
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
IRS Avg AGI$68,663

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate50.0%
303% above 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 Rate1.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Waiohinu is $376,200, 33% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$376,200
33% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.6%

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-Occupied77.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,582
31% above US avg
Effective Rate1.22%
In Waiohinu, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure27.0%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.9%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress15.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.8%
Checkup Rate69.8%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Waiohinu has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.2 inches
7% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,325 ft (404 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density119/sq mi
Coordinates19.0714°N, 155.6144°W
County FIPS15001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 10.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 28.3-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.7%
D 63%

Winner: Democrat by 28.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.7%
68% below US avg
High School+81.3%
School Test Score4.88
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density119/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities503
Restaurants490
Retail Stores624

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone62.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.9%

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