Barstow
City in California, United States
Overview
Barstow is a small desert city located in California's Mojave region, famous for its historic Route 66 charm and as a gateway to larger destinations like Las Vegas and Los Angeles. This friendly community offers a quiet desert escape with unique attractions, local diners, and classic Americana atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
265
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.90°, -117.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
28.8°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
139 mm
Internet Speed
354 Mbps
Upload
112 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
217.0
Airport
DAG
Distance
22 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 2026-03-23.
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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.