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Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii
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Location in Hawaii County and the state of Hawaii
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| Country | United States |
| State | Hawaii |
| County | Hawaii |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.30 sq mi (94.02 km2) |
| • Land | 36.30 sq mi (94.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,575 ft (480 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,864 |
| • Density | 133.99/sq mi (51.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-10 (Hawaii-Aleutian) |
| Area code(s) | 808 |
| FIPS code | 15-12530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867253 |
Hawaiian Ocean View is a special kind of community in Hawaiʻi County. It is often called "Ocean View" for short. This area is a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Ocean View is located in the Kaʻū District of Hawaiʻi. It includes several smaller neighborhoods. Some of these are Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE) and Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos. In 2020, about 4,864 people lived here. This number has grown quite a bit since 2000.
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History of Ocean View
The Hawaiian Ocean View Estates (HOVE) area started in the late 1950s. It was first developed by the Crawford Oil Company. This large area had over 10,000 lots of land. The land here is very interesting. It goes from rough lava fields to areas with many {{ohiʻa}} trees. The elevation changes a lot, from about 1,500 feet to 5,000 feet above sea level.
Later, other neighborhoods were built closer to the coast. In the early 1980s, the community started to grow. A service station and a hardware store were built. This made it easier for people living there to get supplies.
Community Growth and Services
In 1989, the Ocean View Town Center was created. This was a big step for the community. Around the same time, the Ocean View Road Maintenance Corporation began fixing the roads. This helped people travel more easily. Soon after, a new market opened. It had a laundromat and a restaurant. Today, Ocean View has two shopping centers.
In 2004, a large piece of land nearby was bought. This land, once called Kahuku Ranch, became part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ocean View also has its own post office. The ZIP code for the area is 96737. Most mail is picked up at the post office, as street delivery is limited.
Geography of Ocean View
Ocean View is located on the southern part of the Big Island of Hawaii. It sits on the southwest side of the Mauna Loa volcano. This volcano is a shield volcano, which means it has gentle slopes. The elevation in Ocean View varies greatly. It ranges from about 600 feet near the southern coast to 4,900 feet further north.
Roads and Travel
Hawaii Route 11 is the main road that goes through Ocean View. This highway connects the community to other major towns. If you drive northeast, it's about 76 miles to Hilo. If you go northwest, it's about 46 miles to Kailua-Kona.
The total area of Ocean View is about 36.30 square miles (94.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The region is known for having earthquakes. This is because it's located on an active volcanic island.
Climate in Ocean View
The climate in Hawaiian Ocean View is a mix of different types. It's mostly a Tropical Savanna Climate. This means it has warm temperatures all year. It also has a dry season and a wet season. Sometimes, it can also feel like a Hot Semi-arid Climate. This means it's usually hot and dry.
The average temperature in January is around 64.6°F (18.1°C). The warmest month is August, with an average temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C). Ocean View gets about 21.33 inches (54.2 cm) of rain each year. It rains on about 113 days of the year.
| Climate data for Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1989–2012 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
87 (31) |
84 (29) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
91 (33) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 80.7 (27.1) |
80.7 (27.1) |
81.1 (27.3) |
81.7 (27.6) |
82.6 (28.1) |
82.9 (28.3) |
84.6 (29.2) |
85.7 (29.8) |
84.5 (29.2) |
85.3 (29.6) |
83.1 (28.4) |
81.4 (27.4) |
87.2 (30.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 75.0 (23.9) |
74.7 (23.7) |
75.2 (24.0) |
75.9 (24.4) |
76.3 (24.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
79.1 (26.2) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
76.7 (24.8) |
77.0 (25.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 64.6 (18.1) |
64.5 (18.1) |
65.1 (18.4) |
66.1 (18.9) |
66.9 (19.4) |
67.8 (19.9) |
68.8 (20.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
69.2 (20.7) |
69.1 (20.6) |
68.1 (20.1) |
66.2 (19.0) |
67.2 (19.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 54.2 (12.3) |
54.4 (12.4) |
55.0 (12.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
57.5 (14.2) |
58.5 (14.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
60.0 (15.6) |
59.8 (15.4) |
59.4 (15.2) |
58.1 (14.5) |
55.8 (13.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 49.9 (9.9) |
50.0 (10.0) |
51.0 (10.6) |
52.5 (11.4) |
54.4 (12.4) |
55.4 (13.0) |
56.5 (13.6) |
56.6 (13.7) |
56.6 (13.7) |
56.0 (13.3) |
54.3 (12.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
48.5 (9.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 47 (8) |
47 (8) |
47 (8) |
50 (10) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
54 (12) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
52 (11) |
48 (9) |
47 (8) |
47 (8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.69 (68) |
1.82 (46) |
2.45 (62) |
1.30 (33) |
1.43 (36) |
0.89 (23) |
1.32 (34) |
1.61 (41) |
2.20 (56) |
1.87 (47) |
1.64 (42) |
2.11 (54) |
21.33 (542) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.3 | 7.8 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 10.9 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 9.3 | 13.0 | 10.1 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 113.0 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,864 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 2,178 people living in Ocean View. They lived in 941 homes. About 541 of these were families. The population density was about 21 people per square mile. This means there weren't too many people living close together.
Diversity in Ocean View
The people in Ocean View come from many different backgrounds. In 2000, about 56.75% of the people were White. About 11.02% were Pacific Islander. About 6.34% were Asian. Many people (21.81%) were from two or more races. About 8.40% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
About 25% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (42.1%) were married couples. About 9.6% of homes had a single mother. The average home had 2.31 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
The population in Ocean View is spread out across different age groups. About 24.6% of the people were under 18. About 33% were between 45 and 64 years old. The median age was 43 years. This means half the people were older than 43, and half were younger.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the median income for a home in Ocean View was $26,125 per year. For families, the median income was $34,234. The average income per person was $15,218. About 13% of families and 25.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included about 32.3% of children under 18.
