Kailua, HI
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 36,277 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Kailua is a windy town that mainly experiences tropical weather.
Geography
Located northeast of Honolulu, Kailua is surrounded by a bay, mountains, and wetlands.
Recreation
Windsurfing is a popular activity in this beach town, where the nearby Lanikai Beach has often been characterized as the "World's Best Beach."
Historical
King Kamehameha I conquered the entire island in 1795 in an effort to unite all of the Hawaiian Islands. He granted Kailua to the warriors who had helped him.
Economy
Tourism and local trade fuel Kailua's economy.
| Population [details] | 36,277 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.2% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1032.09 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 42.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 66.7 °F/50.45 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 73.84 °F/57.59 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 54.07 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 4 |
| Cost of living [details] | 163.1 |
| State sales tax | 4.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (2382.04 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Swimming, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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