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Hercules
City in California, United States
Overview
Hercules is a scenic, suburban city located along the shores of San Pablo Bay in Contra Costa County. Known for its peaceful neighborhoods, waterfront parks, and family-friendly atmosphere, Hercules offers a slower pace within easy reach of San Francisco and Oakland.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
26,016
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.02°, -122.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
86
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,940
Local Cost
$2,700
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SRF
Distance
20 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 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 75/100.
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