Keaʻau is a census-designated place in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The population was 2,010 at the 2000 census. The population increased by 12.1% to 2,253 at the 2010 census.

Is Keaau Hi safe?

Keaau, HI crime analytics

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Keaau is 1 in 39. Based on FBI crime data, Keaau is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Hawaii, Keaau has a crime rate that is higher than 18% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What does Keaau mean in Hawaiian?

I think it is significant to note that the names of the three AHUPUAAS that occupied the park are of course KEAAU, which is on the Hilo side; then you come to WAIKAHEKAHENUI and WAIKAHEKAHEIKI, NUI means big; and IKI means small; WAI water, and WAIKAHEKAHE means trickling.