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.
Ookala in Bullet Points
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Location: Ookala, HI, US
Wind: 7 mph W
Humidity: 81%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 30.06 in falling
Sunrise: 6:24 am
Sunset: 6:31 pm
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Low: 64°F
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