|
|
 | Popular Guides | |
 | Related Guides | |
|
|
|
|
State Profile >> Hawaii
|  Back |
|
|
| 35,845 Views |
NickName: The Aloha State
Could be based on native Hawaiian word for homeland, "Owhyhee"
Capital City: Honolulu
Location: 25.002N, 167.998W |
|
|
|
 |
| View USA Map |
|
| Brief overview |
|
|
Hawaii, the 50th state to join the union, is more a tourist resort than a permanent home. It is composed of 8 islands - Hawaii, Kahoolawe, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niihau with each island offering its own exotic landscape.
The ready-to-spend tourists have made living in Hawaii costlier than the national average.
You can land in Oahu via a small airplane and shuttle to other islands. At Honolulu and Waikiki you find most attractive beaches in the islands. And when it comes to nightlife and world-class shopping, it is Waikiki that comes first.
If you are interested in serene area for swimming and windsurfing, consider Maui. You can find the forests shown in Speilberg's Jurassic Park in the island of Kauai – the home for dense forests, jagged mountains, steep valleys, uncrowded beaches, plenty of waterfalls and rainbows, and rainforests populated with rare native species.
Hawaii – the big island, homes Kilauea, the world's largest and most active volcano. You find many luxury resorts here.
The more curious of these islands is the smallest – Molokai where the famous hula dance is originated. This island has no traffic signals, no tour buses, no shopping centers, no fast food chains, no high rises, and virtually no crime. |
|
| 15 Vital Statistics Affecting Your Relocation |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| 1. |
Belief: "Most People are Honest" (6-level agree/disagree) |
Not Available |
4 |
|
| 2. |
Belief: "Most People Can be Trusted" |
Not Available |
0 |
|
| 3. |
Attended Meetings in Town or School Affairs (percent) |
Not Available |
0 |
|
| 4. |
Overall State Ranking - New Economy Index |
35th |
|
|
| 5. |
Cost of Living Index |
154.38 |
100 |
|
| 6. |
Average Apartment Rent |
1548.0000 |
617 |
|
| 7. |
Average Home Price |
572500.0000 |
223400 |
|
| 8. |
Average Total Energy Cost |
218.3900 |
126.75 |
|
| 9. |
Average Phone Bill |
26.5800 |
16.85 |
|
| 10. |
Gasoline/Gallon |
1.9700 |
1.5 |
|
| 11. |
Hospital Room/Day |
937.0000 |
334.33 |
|
| 12. |
Doctor Visit |
79.2200 |
66.7 |
|
| 13. |
Average Auto Insurance Premium, 2000 |
811.12 |
792.91 |
|
| 14. |
% of Days That are Sunny |
74 |
56.88 |
|
| 15. |
Crime Index |
254.6 |
416 |
|
|
| Contents |
|
| Hawaii Info for you |
(All Links open in a separate window) 
|
|
| Area |
10932 sq.mi, 43rd Land 6423 sq. mi., 47th Water 4508 sq.mi., 13th Coastline 750 mi., 4th Shoreline 1,052 mi., 17th |
|
| Area Code |
808 |
|
| County Profile |
5 Counties |
|
| Motto |
Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness) |
|
| Capital |
Honolulu |
|
| Largest Cities |
Honolulu
Hilo
Kailua
Kaneohe
Waipahu
Pearl City
Waimalu>
Mililani
|
|
| Capitol Tour |
governor.hawaii.gov/hawaii-state-capitol-tours/ |
|
| State Official Website |
https://portal.ehawaii.gov/ |
|
| Governor |
David Ige (D) |
|
| No. of State Legislators, 2003 |
76 |
|
| Senators and Representatives |
US House
US Senate
Hawaii House: Members
Hawaii Senate: Members
|
|
| Industry |
Tourism, food processing, apparel, fabricated metal products, stone, clay, and glass products. |
|
| Agriculture |
Sugarcane, pineapples, nursery stock, livestock, macadamia nuts. |
|
| Tree |
Kukui - Candlenut |
|
| Geographic Center |
Hawaii, off Maui Island |
|
| Highest Point |
Mauna Kea |
|
| Lowest Point |
Pacific coast; Sea level, 3rd |
|
Fatalities Caused by Tornadoes:
1950 to 2001 |
0 |
|
|
| Average Temperatures |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| Winter |
54.29 |
42.79 |
|
| Spring |
61.55 |
64.36 |
|
| Summer |
68.7 |
83.95 |
|
| Fall |
63.59 |
65.89 |
|
| Precipitation(Rain Fall) |
35.62 |
39.41 |
|
| % of Days That are Sunny |
90 |
103.29 |
|
|
| More Hawaii |
| Titbits |
|
|
| Nickname including its origin |
The Aloha State ,Could be based on native Hawaiian word for homeland, "Owhyhee" |
|
| Symbols |
flower: hibiscus (yellow) (1988)
song: “Hawaii Ponoi” (1967)
bird: nene (Hawaiian goose) (1957)
tree: kukui (candlenut) (1959)
|
|
| Song |
Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own Click Here for Song |
|
|
| Demographics |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| Median Age 2000 |
36.6 |
37.8 |
|
| % Change in Population 2000 to 2001 |
1.5 |
1 |
|
| Poverty Rate, 2000 |
10.4 |
11.14 |
|
| % Public Aid Recipients 2000 |
5 |
3.79 |
|
| % Births to Unmarried Women in 2000 |
33 |
32.92 |
|
|
| Health |
HI |
USA |
|
| Health Care Cost Relative to U.S. average, 2002 |
1 |
0.99 |
|
| Infant Mortality /1000 Live Births, 1998 |
8.1 |
7.14 |
|
| Nonfederal Physicians, 1999 |
308 |
266.54 |
|
| Death Rate by Accident, 1998 |
343 |
1988.92 |
|
| Estimated Rate of New Cancer Cases, 2001 |
393.6 |
479.19 |
|
| Obesity - % of Indiv. 30lbs over Weight or Greater (2001) |
17.6 |
20.46 |
|
|
Finances and Taxes
|
HI
|
|
USA
|
|
|
| Purchase Price of a building |
372687.5 |
175806.29 |
|
| Car Insurance |
2925.78 |
1698.53 |
|
| Corporate Income Tax % |
6.4 |
6.64 |
|
| Top Personal Income Tax |
8.25 |
5.2 |
|
| Sales Tax & Use Tax |
4 |
4.66 |
|
| Professional Services Tax |
Y |
|
| Top Capital Gains Tax |
7.25 |
4.75 |
|
| Motor Fuel Tax, 02 |
0.363 |
0.23 |
|
| Real Estate: % of income per $100 |
|
| On Land & Buildings |
1.75 |
N/A |
|
| On Inventory |
Y |
|
| On Personal Property |
N |
|
| State Tax Rate |
6.1 |
7.13 |
|
| Local Tax Rate |
0 |
7.13 |
|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax/ Per Employee |
2.4 |
2.36 |
|
| Internet Access Tax |
Y |
|
|
| New Economy Index (1=Highest, 50=Lowest) |
HI |
|
|
|
|
| Overall State Ranking |
35th |
|
| Knowledge Jobs |
22nd |
|
| Globalization |
3rd |
|
| Economic Dynamism |
49th |
|
| Digital Economy |
37th |
|
| Innovation Capacity |
35th |
|
| High Tech Jobs |
46th |
|
| Venture Capital |
21st |
|
| Internet Access-1998 (%) |
55.2 |
|
| R & D Expenditures-1998 (Millions) |
242.0000 |
|
| Number of New Patents (1998) |
1599 |
|
|
| Crime |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| Index Offences Total |
7848.8 |
3326.73 |
|
| Violent Crime Total |
322.66 |
385.32 |
|
| Murders |
8 |
3.95 |
|
| Forcible Rape |
71.11 |
28.03 |
|
| Assault |
160.32 |
261.06 |
|
| Property Crimes |
7526.14 |
2941.4 |
|
| Burglary |
1651.86 |
678.55 |
|
| Larceny, Theft |
5272.84 |
1942.89 |
|
| Motor Vehicle Thefts |
601.43 |
320.72 |
|
| Index Offences Rate |
4689.9 |
2735.58 |
|
| Murders Rate |
5.1 |
3.02 |
|
| Forcible Rape Rate |
44.12 |
25.16 |
|
| Robbery Rate |
43.26 |
52.25 |
|
| Aggravated Assault Rate |
94.35 |
195.86 |
|
| Property Crime Rate |
4502.97 |
2459.29 |
|
| Burglary Rate |
1023.32 |
585.46 |
|
| Larceny, Thefts Rate |
3146.08 |
1660.47 |
|
| Motor Vehicle Thefts Rate |
333.57 |
213.85 |
|
|
Pollution
|
HI
|
|
USA
|
|
|
| Ozone in air (more Ozone = more Pollution) |
44.44 |
82.19 |
|
| Pollution Released, 1999 (Pounds) |
501163 |
45901994.34 |
|
| Toxic Waste Received in State, 1999(Pounds) |
0 |
31524509.36 |
|
|
| From the 2000 Census Reports |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| Population |
828481 |
203400320 |
|
| Average Family Size in 2000 |
3.42 |
3.1 |
|
| % of Eligible Voters Reported Registered, 2000 |
0.701 |
0.81 |
|
| Median age |
36.6 |
37.8 |
|
| Males per 100 Females |
98.9 |
94.67 |
|
| Percentage Unemployed |
7.2 |
5.97 |
|
| Use Public Transport |
2.6 |
1.12 |
|
| Travel Time |
25.6 |
24.55 |
|
| Median Value of a House |
201054.69 |
92201.9 |
|
| Monthly Owner Cost with Mortgage |
1287.17 |
845.87 |
|
| Monthly Owner Cost without Mortgage |
240.78 |
283.44 |
|
| Contract Monthly Rent |
619.36 |
390.93 |
|
| Gross Rent |
701.97 |
463.96 |
|
| % of Household Total |
74.78 |
69.46 |
|
| % of Families Household Total |
54.83 |
54.65 |
|
| Avg Population per Household |
3.11 |
2.55 |
|
| Avg Population per Family |
3.54 |
3.06 |
|
| % of Non Families Household Total |
25.22 |
30.54 |
|
| Monthly Income-Household |
44878.28 |
38521.16 |
|
| Monthly Income Family |
50082.44 |
45249.75 |
|
| Per Capita Income |
17871.62 |
18724.65 |
|
| Earning per Male |
31885.61 |
33331.99 |
|
| Earning per Female |
25837.84 |
23722.78 |
|
| % Families Below Poverty Line |
9.9 |
9.88 |
|
| People speaking Less than fluent English |
11.49 |
3.53 |
|
| Persons Holding High School Certificate or More |
80.07 |
78.68 |
|
| Bachelor Degree Holders |
17.4 |
17.11 |
|
| Density |
2238.38 |
1175.8 |
|
| % of one Race |
10319.84 |
8737.95 |
|
| % of Black & Others |
206.19 |
1231.39 |
|
| % of American Indians |
32.61 |
70.5 |
|
| % of Asians |
5968.3 |
393.43 |
|
| % of Hawaii |
1155.8 |
13.87 |
|
| % of Others |
146.98 |
600.04 |
|
| % of Two or more Races |
2625.17 |
245.37 |
|
| % of Hispanic or Latino |
850.56 |
1345.63 |
|
|
| Education |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| Verbal SAT Score, 2000 |
488 |
532.6 |
|
| Math SAT Score, 2000 |
519 |
536.06 |
|
| Public Elementary/Secondary Expenditures per pupil, 1999 (thousands) |
6694 |
6623.8 |
|
| % of Students Taking Exam, 2000 |
53 |
35.76 |
|
| % of Population Over 25 with HS Diploma, 2000 |
86 |
83.32 |
|
| % of Population Over 25 With Bachelor's Degree, 2000 |
26.6 |
24.62 |
|
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in 2000 |
16.9 |
15.52 |
|
| Average Teacher Salary, 1999 |
42615 |
41505.06 |
|
| Books in Public Library Per Capita, 1997 |
2.7 |
3.12 |
|
| College Degree - Graduating Institutions, 1997 |
20 |
82.12 |
|
|
| Quality of Life: Child Well - Being - 1998 |
HI |
|
USA |
|
|
| % Low Birth-Weight Babies |
7.5 |
7.51 |
|
| Infant Mortality Rates (deaths per 1,000 live births) |
8.1 |
7.14 |
|
| Child Death Rates (deaths per 100,000 children ages 1-14) |
18 |
24.84 |
|
Rate of Teen Deaths Rate by Accident, Homicide, and Suicide
(deaths per 100,000 teens ages 15-19) |
38 |
58.2 |
|
| Teen Birth Rate (births per 1,000 females ages 15-17) |
30 |
28.1 |
|
| % of Teens Who Are High School Dropouts (ages 16-19) |
5 |
9.16 |
|
| % of Teens Not Attending School and Not Working (ages 16-19) |
10 |
8.16 |
|
% of Children Living With Parents
Who Do Not Have Full-Time, Year- Round Employment |
28 |
24.02 |
|
| % of Children in Poverty (date reflect poverty in pervious year) |
0.2 |
17.29 |
|
| % of Families with Children Headed by Single Parent |
0.3 |
24.92 |
|
|
| Financial & Government Comparison |
|
HI |
USA |
|
| State Government Tax Revenue, 2000 |
3507770000.0000 |
11195307960 |
|
| Per Capita State Government Tax Revenue, 2000 |
2859.0000 |
1949.8 |
|
| State Government Debt Outstanding, 1999 |
5592207000.0000 |
10937316480 |
|
| Per Capita State Government Debt Outstanding, 1999 |
4611.0000 |
2259.96 |
|
| Gross State Product, 1998 (Millions) |
39712.0000 |
173820.7 |
|
| State Government Bond Rating (S&P, 1999) |
AA |
|
| Cost of Living Index , Selected Metro, Second Quarter, 2000 |
1.544 |
1.06 |
|
| Number of Bureaucrats per 100 Population, 2002 |
5.65 |
5.64 |
|
|
| Hawaii Neighborhood |
|
| (large map with related neighborhood states) |
 |
|
| Song: Hawaii Ponoi - Hawaii's Own |
|
|
Written by King David Kalakaua
Music by Prof. Henry Berger, the Royal Bandmaster
Hawaii ponoi Nana i kou, moi
Kalani Alii, ke Alii.
Makua lani e Kamehameha e
Na kaua e pale Me ka i he.
(translation)
Hawaii&apos own true sons, be loyal to your chief
Your country&apos liege and lord, the Alii.1
Father above us all, Kamehameha,2
Who guarded in the war with his ihe,3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
