Ookala, Big Island

Ookala at a Glance

Ookala is an unincorporated town located 4 miles away from Laupahoehoe in the lush Hamakua district of the Big Island. It is situated along Route 19 and has an elevation of 371 feet above sea level. Before the year 2000, the town had multiple names until the Board of Geographic Names ruled that the town would be called Ookala.

As part of the Hamakua Coast, Ookala is surrounded by ocean and lush vegetation. Though it has without resorts, there are plenty of old Hawaii bed and breakfasts. It is also conveniently close to scenic attractions that include the Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hilo Forest, and Waipio Valley Lookout.

Ookala has one of the smallest populations in the Big Island, with only 198 residents living in the wide 35.1 square-mile town. Approximately, the town’s population density is 6 people per square mile and an average household size of 3.3. There were more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%). Though it has but a few inhabitants, the community is rich combination of people coming from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Although there are more Caucasians (31%) in the community, Asians (21.9%), Hispanics (9.6%), and Pacific Islander (2.7%) also make significant representation in the community population. People from two or more races make up 34.8% of the population.

It had an estimated household income of $34, 273 in 2007, and without anyone living below the poverty level. The cost of living in 2007 was 73.1, while the US average was 100.

Ookala’s zip code is 96774.

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