Puako, HI
Living in Puako
Bikeability37
Walkability50
Commute45
Public Transit19
Affordability1
Public Safety72
Airports41
Hospitals69
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
908Population-26 (2010–19)
62 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years48%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian10%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school<1%
High school graduate5%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$107kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home26%
Housing
$879kMedian Home Value-$109k (2010–19)
64%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$394 (2010–19)
14%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached16%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200962%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 1969<1%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K21%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more20%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Puako
United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31
Property Crime in Puako
United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 72 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Puako
Inland Flooding79
Hurricane Force Winds5
Tsunami5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Puako, HI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Puako, HI
Hawaii Preparatory Academy
13 miles, NE
Montessori Education Center of Hawaii
13 miles, NE
Parker School
14 miles, NE
Makua Lani Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Puako, HI
University of Hawaii at Hilo
54 miles, E
Chaminade University of Honolulu
156 miles, NW
University of Hawaii at Manoa
157 miles, NW
Hawaii Pacific University
160 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Puako, HI
North Hawaii Community Hospital
14 miles, NE
Kohala Hospital
21 miles, N
Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
27 miles, E
Kona Community Hospital
29 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Puako, HI
Hilo International Airport
55 miles, E
Kahului Airport
76 miles, NW
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
163 miles, NW