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Mountain Ranch
City in California, United States
Overview
Mountain Ranch is a rural gem tucked in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills of California, known for peaceful living, access to outdoor activities, and a welcoming, tight-knit community. Its charming downtown and expansive natural surroundings make it a great base for exploring nearby forests, wineries, and historic towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
38.23°, -120.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,570
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
7.9°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-7.1°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
613 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CPU
Distance
13 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.
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 60/100.
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