Kekaha Public RecordsHawaii

Kekaha, located in Kauai, HI, has a population of approximately 3,300 (2020 Census). The median age is about 41 years. Gender distribution is nearly even, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. Racially, Kekaha is diverse: about 21% White, 29% Asian, 19% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, 28% two or more races, and 7% Hispanic or Latino ethnicity (some overlap due to multiple race reporting).

Kekaha, Kauai, HI, relies predominantly on private vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of residents commuting by car; public transit usage is limited, with less than 2% boarding The Kaua‘i Bus. The average one-way commute is approximately 22 minutes. Transportation infrastructure centers around Kaumualii Highway (Route 50), the area's primary thoroughfare. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two or more cars. Major employment hubs are located in nearby Lihue and Waimea, necessitating daily commutes for many residents. Walking and biking rates remain low, reflecting the rural layout and limited transit options.

Kekaha, Kauai, HI has a homeownership rate of approximately 60%, with median home values around $650,000 in 2024. Average monthly rents for a two-bedroom unit run about $2,200. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes and plantation-style cottages. The area is known for quiet neighborhoods such as Kekaha Beachfront and Old Sugar Mill. Property values have risen nearly 8% over the past year due to limited inventory. Annual property taxes average 0.35% of assessed value, making them relatively low compared to other US regions.

Kekaha, located on Kauai, HI, is served primarily by Kekaha Elementary School, with nearby Waimea High School for secondary education. Waimea High scored 5/10 on GreatSchools, reflecting average test results. About 24% of Kekaha adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are no colleges in Kekaha itself, but Kauai Community College is approximately 34 miles away. School safety ratings are generally positive, with local schools offering Hawai‘i DOE programs such as STEM and Hawaiian culture studies, but limited advanced placement courses. Adult education is available through community college outreach.

Kekaha, a small community on Kauai’s west side, has limited healthcare facilities—no hospitals within Kekaha itself; the nearest is Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (25 beds) in Waimea (~3 miles away). Clinics like West Kauai Medical Center and Ho‘ola Lahui Hawaii offer primary care. Over 95% of Kauai residents have health insurance (2022), but physician density is about 1 per 1,000 residents. The area’s population (approximately 3,500; 54% Asian/Pacific Islander, 24% Native Hawaiian) commonly faces diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, with access challenges due to socioeconomic, geographic, and transportation barriers.