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Hawaii County, Hawaii in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Hawaii County was 2.7 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 11% higher than the statewide rate (2.4). Median household income is $78,639 and the unemployment rate was 3.4% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 205,769 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Hawaii County?
Police agencies in Hawaii County reported an average of 566 violent crimes and 4,325 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. That is 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 11% higher than the Hawaii rate (2.4), and 27% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 20.6 per 1,000 residents, compared with 21.6 across Hawaii. Aggravated assaults make up 54% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 8 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.7 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Hawaii County | Per 1,000 | Hawaii per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 566 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 188 | 0.90 | 0.42 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 64 | 0.31 | 0.53 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 306 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 4,325 | 20.6 | 21.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 652 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,037 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 636 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (1 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Hawaii County?
Half of households in Hawaii County make more than $78,639 and half make less; across Hawaii the midpoint is $100,389. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $519,300, and the median rent is $1,510 a month. 17.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,260 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 205,769 | 1,445,235 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,639 | $100,389 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $519,300 | $839,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,510 | $1,971 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8% | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 36.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 74.0% | 63.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.3 | 40.9 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 4.5% | 3.6% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Hawaii County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hawaii County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Hawaii County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 9 high-hazard dams in Hawaii County. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Waikoloa Reservoir No. 3 (54 ft) and Waimea 60 Mg Reservoir (52 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
7 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 173,044 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Hawaii County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1, Hurricane 1, Volcanic Eruption 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 37 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 29 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 7 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County had 106 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include HI 11, HI 19 and HI 130. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County has 55 public schools (2024-25) and 17 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 7 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 39 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park and Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. 12 state parks or recreation areas: 'Akaka Falls State Park, Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Kalopa State Recreation Area, Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and Kekaha Kai State Park and 7 more.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Hawaii County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Hawaii County: Keaukaha Hawaiian Home Land, Kealakehe Hawaiian Home Land, Panaewa (Residential) Hawaiian Home Land, Puukapu Hawaiian Home Land, Panaewa (Agricultural) Hawaiian Home Land and Kawaihae Hawaiian Home Land and 21 more. 3 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Ahu A Umi Heiau, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park and Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands · sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Hawaii County
Gun shops
7 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Hawaii County, plus 12 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Big Island Armory (Kailua Kona), C & S Hunting Supplies LLC (Kamuela), Hilo Firearms (Hilo), J Hara Store INC (Kurtistown), Kona Reloads LLC (Kealakekua), S Tokunaga Store INC (Hilo) and Sunshine Hardware (Hawi).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map in Hawaii County: Banyan Mart (Kailua Kona), Hilo Bottle Shop (Hilo), Kadota Liquors, Kamuela Liquor Store, Minit Stop Waimea (Kamuela), Paradise Beverages Kona (Kailua Kona) and Westside Wines (Kailua Kona). Hawaii has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Hawaii County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Hawaii County?
Hawaii County averaged 566 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 11% higher than the Hawaii rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 20.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Hawaii County?
$78,639 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $100,389 for Hawaii and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawaii County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 3,260 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Hawaii County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hawaii County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Is there road construction in Hawaii County right now?
Hawaii County had 106 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include HI 11, HI 19 and HI 130.
How many nursing homes are in Hawaii County?
7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
Cities in Hawaii County with their own page: Hilo.
More: Hawaii statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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