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Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates is a community of 3,027 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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Population3,027 -3.6% since 2019
Elevation518 ft 158 m
Land area9.7 sq mi
ZIP code96749
Nearest airportHilo International Airport (ITO) 11 mi

Why visit Orchidlands Estates

Townapedia lists 2 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 61°F.

About Orchidlands Estates

Orchidlands Estates (also known as Orchidland or Orchid Land Estates) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States located in the District of Puna. As of the 2020 census, Orchidlands Estates had a population of 3,165.

From the Wikipedia article Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Restaurants and cafes2

The Burger Bus

Restaurant · Burger · 1.4 mi

15-1660 32nd Avenue, Keaau

Mo-Su 11:00-19:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 808-238-2528

Si! Si! Taco's

Fast food · Mexican · 1.4 mi

16-1672 Keaau-Pahoa Road, Keaau

Fr-Su 10:00-17:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-808-785-3462

Where to stay2

Seekers' Hive - Orchid

Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi

16-1640 36th Avenue, Keaau

Open in Google Maps · +1 808-313-1111

Da Log House

Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi

16-1125 Poouli Road, Kurtistown CDP

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Churches and places of worship2

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.5 mi

15-1517 Paradise Drive, Keaau

Open in Google Maps · +1-808-982-5005

Iglesia Ni Christo

Church · 1.5 mi

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Gas and EV charging1

Ohana Fuels

Gas station · 1.4 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries6

  • Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs

    School · 6.0 mi

    15-1397 Post Office Rd, Pahoa

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  • Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs

    School · 3.5 mi

    16-120 Opukahaia St, Keaau

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  • Keaau Elementary School

    School · 4.1 mi

    16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Keaau

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  • Keaau High School

    School · 4.0 mi

    16-725 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Keaau

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  • Keaau Middle School

    School · 4.7 mi

    15-565 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Keaau

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  • Mountain View Elementary School

    School · 5.7 mi

    18-1235 Volcano Hwy, Mountain View

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Map of Orchidlands Estates

13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

60°80°January: 10.1 in of rainFebruary: 12.9 in of rainMarch: 15.4 in of rainApril: 12.6 in of rainMay: 9.6 in of rainJune: 9.1 in of rainJuly: 12.0 in of rainAugust: 12.8 in of rainSeptember: 11.2 in of rainOctober: 13.3 in of rainNovember: 17.8 in of rainDecember: 14.6 in of rainJanuary: 75°FFebruary: 76°FMarch: 75°FApril: 76°FMay: 77°FJune: 79°FJuly: 79°FAugust: 80°FSeptember: 80°FOctober: 79°FNovember: 77°FDecember: 76°FJanuary: 61°FFebruary: 61°FMarch: 62°FApril: 62°FMay: 64°FJune: 65°FJuly: 66°FAugust: 67°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 64°FDecember: 62°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan75°F61°F10.1 in
Feb76°F61°F12.9 in
Mar75°F62°F15.4 in
Apr76°F62°F12.6 in
May77°F64°F9.6 in
Jun79°F65°F9.1 in
Jul79°F66°F12.0 in
Aug80°F67°F12.8 in
Sep80°F66°F11.2 in
Oct79°F65°F13.3 in
Nov77°F64°F17.8 in
Dec76°F62°F14.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hilo 5 S (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$73,936median household income
$385,900median home value
$1,398median monthly rent
43.7median age
27.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
85.2%of homes are owner-occupied
29.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1820%18 to 3419%35 to 6445%65 and over15%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hawaii County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
  • 2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-09-01: Earthquake (Earthquake)
  • 2026-08-25: Hurricane Lala (Tropical Storm)
  • 2026-07-26: Kawaihae Road Fire (Fire)
  • 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Hilo International Airport (ITO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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