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Niland
City in California, United States
Overview
Niland is a small desert town in California near the Salton Sea, distinguished by its proximity to eclectic art communities and unique natural landscapes. While modest and remote, its location offers access to artistic landmarks like Salvation Mountain and opportunities to explore the intriguing, off-grid Slab City.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.24°, -115.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,570
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
40
English
98
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
33.6°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
50.1°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
105 mm
Internet Speed
250 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
CLR
Distance
12 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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 55/100.
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