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Best Counties for Families in Hawaii 2026

5 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Family Counties in Hawaii

1Kalawao County
52.2
baseline 44.8
2Honolulu County
44.9
baseline 47.5
3Kauai County
44.6
baseline 50.2
4Hawaii County
40.8
baseline 47.5
5Maui County
39.7
baseline 46.4

All 5 Family-Ranked Counties in Hawaii

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Kalawao County, HI52.244.8+7.4
2Honolulu County, HI44.947.5-2.6
3Kauai County, HI44.650.2-5.6
4Hawaii County, HI40.847.5-6.7
5Maui County, HI39.746.4-6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in Hawaii?

Based on the Family lens, Kalawao County ranks as the top family county in Hawaii with a County Fit Score of 52.2. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in Hawaii are ranked for families?

We rank 5 counties in Hawaii with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.