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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
75
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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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 5 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 65/100.
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