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Waterford
City in Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Overview
Waterford is a suburban locality in Saint Catherine Parish, part of the wider Portmore region, just west of Kingston. Known for its tight-knit communities and local markets, Waterford offers an authentic view of everyday Jamaican life, away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Catherine
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.99°, -76.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
32
Female Safety
38
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$420
Cashless
35
English
95
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
KTP
Distance
4 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.
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 65/100.
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