Kalawao
Hawaii

What stands out

What stands out about Kalawao County: violent crime is among the lowest in America (2.4 per 1,000), home internet speed is among the fastest in America (668 Mbps), and natural-hazard risk is among the safest in America (0 of 100). Within Hawaii it ranks 1st of 5 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Kalawao County, Hawaii. 50 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population held steady at 0.0% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +0).

Hawaii has the lowest property-tax rates in the nation but the highest home prices, so the dollar bills are not low. Nearly everything is shipped in, which pushes groceries and utilities to the top of the national range. The state has a graduated income tax reaching 11% and an estate tax, and it does not tax Social Security or most public pensions.

Money

The typical household here brings in $87,813 a year, higher than 93% of American counties. 14% of workers work from home.

Hawaii takes 6.3% of that median income in state income tax, about $5,565 a year.

Home

A two-bedroom rents for around $2,492 a month. 0% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.4 per 1,000 residents, lower than almost every county in America.

There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county.

School

92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

Under Hawaii law you need local approval to carry a concealed handgun, abortion is protected by state law, and marijuana is legal for adults.

Weather and risk

FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 0 out of 100, safer than almost every county in America; the county has had 2 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 668 Mbps down, faster than almost every county in America. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 1 National Park Service site.