Hawaii · Off-grid & homestead potential

Kauai County

45BoltScore / 100
#2 of 5 in Hawaii

Kauai County is a marginal bolthole (45/100). Its strengths are its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. The trade-offs: pricey real estate (typical home $1024k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Kauai County scores

Hazard Safety16
Freedom28
Food31
Isolation60
Sovereignty80
Water100
Affordability0
$1024kTypical home
0.2%Property tax
$13,236Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
119.1People / sq mi
1%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in Kauai County, Hawaii

Is Kauai County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Kauai County is a marginal bolthole (45/100). Its strengths: its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. Watch-outs: pricey real estate (typical home $1024k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Kauai County, Hawaii?

Land in Kauai County runs about $13,236 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Kauai County?

Water data for Kauai County is limited.

How remote is Kauai County?

Remoteness data for Kauai County is limited.

How Kauai compares in Hawaii

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