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Somerton
City in Saint James, Jamaica
Overview
Somerton is a small rural town in Saint James parish, Jamaica, known for its relaxed pace, lush hills, and strong sense of community. It offers an authentic local experience well off the traditional tourist path, perfect for travelers seeking culture and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint James
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.40°, -77.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost · estimate
$995
Local Cost
$570
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
80
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
25.1°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1168 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
18 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 2025-12-09.
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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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