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Population
1,436
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
321 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$332,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$827/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Keaau

Located just eight miles south of Hilo where Highway 11 meets Highway 130, Keaau serves as the main everyday hub for the Big Island's Puna district. Originally founded as a sugar plantation community named ʻŌlaʻa, the town has grown into a practical commercial center where residents pick up groceries, run errands, and send their kids to school. For anyone thinking of moving to East Hawaii, Keaau offers a relaxed, lush environment with quick access to Hilo's conveniences and the more rural subdivisions deeper in Puna.

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Lower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow PM2.5A+100.0ratingLow Cold ImpactA+99.9rating

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