Placer County
City in California, United States
Overview
Placer County blends spacious suburbs and charming historic towns with the dramatic Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for lively communities, outdoor recreation, and proximity to both Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, it offers a welcoming base for visitors and residents alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
404,739
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.06°, -120.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
81
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,200
Local Cost
$2,430
Local Income
$4,300
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.2°C
Winter Avg
3.0°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-17.2°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
958 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BLU
Distance
24 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.