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Honoka‘a

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Honoka'a is a small, historic town on Hawaii Island's Hamakua Coast, known for its plantation-era main street, lively local arts scene, and proximity to lush valleys and waterfalls. The town offers a charming blend of tradition and natural beauty, catering to visitors seeking an authentic Hawaiian experience away from big tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
20.08°, -155.47°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,235
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
19.7°C
Record High
28.7°C
Record Low
12.8°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1608 mm
Internet Speed
178 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
MUE
Distance
23 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.

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