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El Dorado County
City in California, United States
Overview
El Dorado County, set between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, is renowned for its Gold Rush history, outdoor recreation, charming small towns, and lively agricultural scene. From historic Placerville to the resorts of South Lake Tahoe, the region blends dramatic landscapes, local wine, and mountain adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
191,185
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.78°, -120.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,460
Local Cost
$2,240
Local Income
$4,400
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
958 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PVF
Distance
21 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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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