Fern Forest, HI
Living in Fern Forest
Bikeability35
Walkability60
Commute6
Public Transit43
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports27
Hospitals55
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
787Population+139 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black<1%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial27%
Native Hawaiian10%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
56%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K55%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Private sector46%
Self-employed28%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van70%
Public transportation2%
Walked5%
Worked at home20%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value-$41k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$282 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K7%
$750K to $999K4%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas6%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fern Forest
United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31
Property Crime in Fern Forest
United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump31%
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 Forest
Inland Flooding79
Hurricane Force Winds4
Tsunami4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fern Forest, HI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fern Forest, HI
Malamalama Waldorf School
12 miles, NE
E Makaala School
17 miles, N
St Joseph School
17 miles, N
Haili Christian School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fern Forest, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo
17 miles, N
Chaminade University of Honolulu
214 miles, NW
University of Hawaii at Manoa
215 miles, NW
Hawaii Pacific University
218 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fern Forest, HI
Hilo Medical Center
18 miles, N
Kau Hospital
29 miles, SW
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
48 miles, NW
Kona Community Hospital
51 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fern Forest, HI
Hilo International Airport
18 miles, N
Kahului Airport
130 miles, NW
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
221 miles, NW