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Carefree
City in Arizona, United States
Overview
Set in the Sonoran Desert foothills just north of Phoenix, Carefree is a tranquil and upscale community known for its scenic beauty, unique downtown sundial, and relaxed pace. Visitors enjoy charming shops, art galleries, and sweeping mountain vistas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Arizona
Population
3,690
Time Zone
America/Phoenix
Coordinates
33.82°, -111.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$3,795
Local Cost
$2,600
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
18.9°C
Summer Avg
29.4°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
45.6°C
Record Low
-11.1°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
335 mm
Internet Speed
225 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
7
Walk Score
7
Footways
13.0
Airport
DVT
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 83/100.
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