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River Head
City in Saint Thomas, Jamaica
Overview
River Head is a serene town in Saint Thomas, Jamaica, set between lush hills and the Caribbean Sea. Known for its peaceful river views and authentic local culture, it offers both relaxation and a taste of rural Jamaican life. The town is an emerging destination for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Thomas
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.99°, -76.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,000
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
90
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
9 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
53 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIN
Distance
19 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 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. 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 60/100.
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