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Above Rocks
City in Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Overview
Above Rocks is a small, welcoming town located in the hills of Saint Catherine, Jamaica, with a tranquil atmosphere and scenic mountain backdrops. Known for its local charm, friendly residents, and community-oriented vibe, the town offers a glimpse into rural Jamaican life not far from Kingston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Catherine
Population
5,261
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.11°, -76.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
48
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
27
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost · estimate
$925
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$400
Cashless
38
English
92
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTP
Distance
15 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 54/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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