Blythe
City in California, United States
Overview
Blythe, California is a small desert city located along the Colorado River, serving as a popular stop between Phoenix and Los Angeles. Known for its sunny weather and river recreation, Blythe offers a laid-back atmosphere with a friendly community and important traveler amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
18,317
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.61°, -114.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
52
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,140
Local Cost
$1,460
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
22.7°C
Summer Avg
33.2°C
Winter Avg
12.2°C
Record High
50.4°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
118 mm
Internet Speed
194 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLH
Distance
11 km
Explore
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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.