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Desert Hot Springs
City in California, United States
Overview
Desert Hot Springs is a unique desert oasis renowned for its natural hot and cold mineral springs, laid-back vibe, and sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. Located just north of Palm Springs, it attracts visitors seeking rejuvenation and relaxation away from bigger tourist hubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
32,512
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.96°, -116.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
53
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,900
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
127 mm
Internet Speed
1261 Mbps
Upload
982 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSP
Distance
15 km
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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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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