Kailua-Kona, HI GIS Map
Kailua-Kona is a city in Hawaii County, Hawaii, with a population of about 14,892. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Hawaii County
- Population
- 14,892
- Elevation
- -1 ft
- Coordinates
- 19.6400, -155.9969
- ZIP codes (2)
- 96740, 96745
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
About Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua-Kona is an unincorporated community and, under the name Kailua, a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. It is most commonly referred to simply as Kona, but also as Kona Town, and occasionally as Kailua, thus its less frequent use. Kailua-Kona is the second-largest settlement on the island of Hawaii and the largest on the island's west side, where it is the center of commerce and the tourist industry. Kailua-Kona is served by Kona International Airport, just to the north in the adjacent CDP of Kaiminani. The population was 19,713 at the 2020 census, up from 11,975 at the 2010 census.
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Cities Near Kailua-Kona
- Waimea, HI34 mi
- Hilo, HI59 mi
- Kihei, HI83 mi
- Kahului, HI92 mi
- Wailuku, HI92 mi
- Lahaina, HI96 mi
- East Honolulu, HI159 mi
- Kailua, HI166 mi
Other Cities in Hawaii County
GIS Data for Kailua-Kona, HI
The Kailua-Kona map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Kailua-Kona without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
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USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Kailua-Kona Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
21,818
Households
7,598
Median household income
$88,211
Median age
41.6 years
Median home value
$667,400
Median gross rent
$1,754/mo
Owner-occupied homes
67%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
Below poverty level
14.3%
Land area
13.8 sq mi
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Kailua-Kona
Photos of Kailua-Kona
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Kailua-Kona
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Kailua-Kona.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73-4786 Kanalani Street | 73-4786 Kanalani St, 96740 | Leased | 9,178 | Dec 2031 |
| Kamanu Center | 73-5618 Maiau St, 96740 | Leased | 6,429 | Jun 2032 |
| Kailua Kona | 75-1029 Henry St, 96740 | Leased | 1,910 | Jul 2036 |
| Kona International Airport | Kupipi St Kona International Airport, 96740 | Leased | 1,000 | May 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Climate of Kailua-Kona
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Kailua Kona Ke-Ahole Ap, Hi weather station, elevation 43 ft, 7.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 87°F
Coldest month
Feb · avg low 68°F
Annual precipitation
9.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 82 |
| Avg low °F | 69 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 70 |
| Precip. in | 1.35 | 1.17 | 0.97 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.89 | 0.83 | 1.06 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Kailua-Kona
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hawaii County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 98.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Volcanic ActivityVery High
- EarthquakeRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- TsunamiRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Ice StormVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- HailVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Kailua-Kona FAQ
What county is Kailua-Kona in?
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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is located in Hawaii County.
What is the population of Kailua-Kona?
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Kailua-Kona has a population of about 14,892, making it the number 15 of the 24 Hawaii cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Kailua-Kona?
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The elevation of Kailua-Kona is approximately -1 feet (-0 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Kailua-Kona?
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ZIP codes for Kailua-Kona include 96740, 96745.
What time zone is Kailua-Kona in?
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Kailua-Kona is in the Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time zone (Pacific/Honolulu).
How far is Kailua-Kona from Honolulu?
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Kailua-Kona is about 167 miles from Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, in a straight line.
What cities are near Kailua-Kona?
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Cities near Kailua-Kona include Waimea, HI (34 miles); Hilo, HI (59 miles); Kihei, HI (83 miles); Kahului, HI (92 miles); Wailuku, HI (92 miles).
Local notes for Kailua-Kona, HI
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