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Puako, HI
Census-designated place in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
Population
259
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
81
ZIP codes
0
Puako and its ZIP codes
Puako at a glance
- Puako is 64% less dense than Hawaii as a whole.
Local data for Puako, HI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hawaii County. PPP loans are for Puako.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,757
74,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,694
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.53B
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Puako, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
1,994
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
1,215
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 68°F
9.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Puako, HI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
Cities near Puako
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Waikoloa VillageCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 15.8 |
| Waikoloa Beach ResortCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
| WaimeaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 39.4 |
| KalokoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 13.5 |
| HawiCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.1 |
| HalaulaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.4 |
| KapaauCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| KaiminaniCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 37.2 |
| KukuihaeleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| HolualoaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 35.1 |
| KailuaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.8 |
| HonokaaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| HonaloCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 27.2 |
| Kahaluu-KeauhouCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Puako, HI in?
- Puako is in Hawaii County, Hawaii.
- What is the population of Puako, HI?
- About 259 people live in Puako, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Puako?
- Nearby places include Waikoloa Village (2.5 mi), Waikoloa Beach Resort (3.8 mi), Waimea (13 mi), Kaloko (18 mi), Hawi (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023