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Arnold
City in California, United States
Overview
Set amid the Sierra Nevada mountains, Arnold is a charming mountain community known for its towering pines, proximity to outdoor recreation, and peaceful, small-town atmosphere. It is a gateway to Calaveras Big Trees State Park and is popular for both year-round residents and seasonal visitors.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
4,772
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.26°, -120.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,485
Local Cost
$1,670
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
5.6°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-12.6°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
795 mm
Internet Speed
191 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
COA
Distance
26 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.
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 58 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 65/100.
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