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Salton City
City in California, United States
Overview
Salton City is a remote, fascinating community located on the west shore of the Salton Sea in California's Imperial Valley. Known for its surreal landscapes, abandoned buildings, and unique history, it's a destination for those interested in off-the-beaten-path travel and desert exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.30°, -115.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$1,760
Local Cost
$1,140
Local Income
$0
Cashless
30
English
100
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
30.6°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
47.7°C
Record Low
-3.3°C
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
188 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SAS
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 2026-03-21.
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 70/100.
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