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Kurtistown
City in Hawaii, United States
Overview
Kurtistown is a small, lush community set in the Puna district of the Big Island, Hawaii. Known for its rainforests, rural atmosphere, and proximity to Hilo, Kurtistown offers a uniquely peaceful Hawaiian lifestyle away from the tourist crowds. The area is popular for gardening, local markets, and easy access to volcano and nature adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.60°, -155.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,420
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
72
English
100
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2299 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
121 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
ITO
Distance
13 km
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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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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