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Boron
City in California, United States
Overview
Boron is a small desert community in California, best known for its rich mining history and location near the world's largest borax mine. With a friendly, tight-knit atmosphere and unique desert landscape, Boron offers visitors insights into mining heritage and classic Route 66 charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.00°, -117.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
66
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost
$1,920
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
40
English
97
Temperature
17.2°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
7.6°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
164 mm
Internet Speed
414 Mbps
Upload
355 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
20
Walk Score
20
Footways
39.0
Airport
EDW
Distance
30 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 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 52/100.
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