Lihue
City in Hawaii, United States
Overview
Lihue is the gateway to Kauai, serving as the island's commercial center and main transport hub. The town combines modern amenities with traditional Hawaiian culture, surrounded by stunning beaches and lush mountains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
—
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.98°, -159.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,890
Local Cost
$2,840
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
29.4°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
825 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
LIH
Distance
3 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 28 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 86/100.