Utilities & Infrastructure in Pahoa, HI

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

92.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

63.6%

of households

No Internet

7.9%

of households

Total Households

420

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
63.6%
Cellular Data Plan
78.3%
Satellite
1.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
27.4%
No Internet Access
7.9%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.3%

of households

Smartphone

92.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

60.0%

of households

Tablet

56.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.3%
Smartphone
92.1%
Desktop / Laptop
60.0%
Tablet
56.7%
Smartphone Only
28.1%
No Computer
5.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

4,906

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HAWAIIAN BEACHESCommunityGround water3,5460
HAWAIIAN SHORESCommunityGround water1,3600

92.1% of households in Pahoa have broadband internet access. 63.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.9% of households have no internet access. 28.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 4,906 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.