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Kaunakakai
City in Hawaii, United States
Overview
Kaunakakai is the largest town on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, known for its authentic Hawaiian charm, slow pace, and unspoiled landscapes. Visitors can enjoy local culture, quiet beaches, and a genuine small-town atmosphere far removed from the bustle of the larger Hawaiian islands.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.09°, -157.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,165
Local Cost
$2,180
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
23.5°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
18.4°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
797 mm
Internet Speed
69 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
MKK
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 1 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 70/100.
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