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Maxwell
City in California, United States
Overview
Maxwell is a tiny, close-knit agricultural community in Northern California, known for its peaceful rural vibe and friendly locals. While small, it provides an authentic glimpse of farming life in California's Central Valley.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
257
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.28°, -122.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
50
English
99
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
733 mm
Internet Speed
1 Mbps
Upload
0 Mbps
Latency
179 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
WLW
Distance
27 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 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-08.
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 45/100.
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