Fern Acres, HI
Living in Fern Acres
Bikeability12
Walkability43
Commute10
Public Transit14
Affordability63
Public Safety74
Airports26
Hospitals55
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+932 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial26%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian16%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$1.1k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office27%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$996Median Monthly Rent+$271 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200937%
Built 1990 to 199931%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K10%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fern Acres
United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31
Property Crime in Fern Acres
United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55 | 8 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 7 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 10 | 0 |
| Apr | 56 | 9 | 0 |
| May | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 60 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 10 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fern Acres
Inland Flooding79
Hurricane Force Winds4
Tsunami4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fern Acres, HI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fern Acres, HI
Malamalama Waldorf School
8 miles, NE
E Makaala School
14 miles, N
St Joseph School
14 miles, N
Haili Christian School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fern Acres, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo
13 miles, N
Chaminade University of Honolulu
215 miles, NW
University of Hawaii at Manoa
216 miles, NW
Hawaii Pacific University
219 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fern Acres, HI
Hilo Medical Center
15 miles, N
Kau Hospital
33 miles, SW
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
47 miles, NW
North Hawaii Community Hospital
52 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fern Acres, HI
Hilo International Airport
15 miles, N
Kahului Airport
130 miles, NW
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
222 miles, NW