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Nevada County
City in California, United States
Overview
Nevada County, tucked in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, offers a blend of Gold Rush history, picturesque small towns, and creative spirit. The region is known for its Victorian architecture, lively art scene, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
102,241
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.30°, -120.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
79
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,998
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
38.8°C
Record Low
-18.1°C
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
1002 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLU
Distance
6 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 2025-12-06.
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 83/100.
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