Anahola Public RecordsHawaii

Anahola, a Census Designated Place in Kauai, HI, has a population of approximately 2,331 (2020 Census). The median age is around 40 years. The gender split is roughly 51% male and 49% female. Racially, Anahola is highly diverse: 35% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 27% Asian, 21% White, 11% two or more races, and 5% other races/ethnicities. Hispanic or Latino of any race constitute about 11% of the population.

Anahola, a small community on Kauai, HI (population 2,400), has limited educational facilities, with no high school in town; students attend nearby Kapaʻa High School (1,100 enrollment, 68/100 GreatSchools score). Only one public elementary, Kanuikapono Public Charter School, serves grades K-12. About 85% of adults have a high school diploma and 15% hold a bachelor’s degree. School safety incidents are low, and educational programs focus on Hawaiian culture. Adult education options are minimal locally but available in neighboring towns.

Anahola, a small community on Kauai, HI, primarily relies on private vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of workers commuting by car and vehicle ownership nearing one vehicle per adult. Public transit usage is minimal, with fewer than 2% using The Kauai Bus. The average one-way commute time is about 24 minutes, somewhat lower than the national average. Transportation infrastructure consists of Kuhio Highway (HI-56) as the main thoroughfare, with limited local road networks. Most residents commute to employment hubs in Lihue and Kapaa, reflecting Anahola’s role as a residential area.

Anahola, a small community in Kauai, HI (population ~2,300), lacks a hospital; residents rely on Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and Wilcox Medical Center, both 10–15 miles away in Kapaa/Lihue. Local care includes the Anahola Clinic, offering primary and some dental services. Over 30% of Anahola’s population identifies as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, a group with higher rates of diabetes and hypertension. Approximately 96% of Kauai residents have health insurance per Census data (2022). Healthcare provider shortages are common, with fewer than 100 physicians per 100,000 residents on Kauai.

Anahola, on Kauai’s northeast shore, features a majority Native Hawaiian population with a homeownership rate of about 75%. Median home values hover around $650,000, while typical rents are approximately $2,200/month. Most housing consists of single-family homes and plantation-style cottages. Property values have risen over 30% since 2018, driven by limited inventory and high demand. Neighborhoods are small and laid-back, often clustered near Anahola Bay. Property tax rates in Kauai average 0.28%, notably lower than the national average, making homeownership slightly more affordable despite elevated property prices.