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Hawaii County

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Hawaii County, also known as the Big Island, offers a remarkable fusion of lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and sandy beaches. Its towns range from laid-back Hilo to busy Kona, providing varied experiences from ancient culture to outdoor adventure.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
200,629
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.60°, -155.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,590
Local Cost
$2,320
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
19.6°C
Winter Avg
16.5°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
8.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1815 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BSF
Distance
18 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 79/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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