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Pāhala

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Pāhala is a quiet, historic plantation town on the southern side of Hawai'i Island. Surrounded by lush greenery and volcanic landscapes, Pāhala offers a glimpse into traditional Hawaiian life, coffee farming, and is a peaceful jump-off point for exploring the remote Kaʻū district.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.20°, -155.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,275
Local Cost
$1,682
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
22.9°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
21.7°C
Record High
29.3°C
Record Low
17.0°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1213 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
159 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1

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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 78/100.

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