Searles Valley
City in California, United States
Overview
Searles Valley is a remote desert community in California's Mojave Desert, known for striking landscapes like the Trona Pinnacles and its unique mining history. The area appeals to geology enthusiasts, filmmakers, and those seeking solitude in the high desert.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
35.77°, -117.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
38
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,070
Local Income
$1,950
Cashless
40
English
98
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-8.5°C
Humidity
34%
Precipitation
171 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRH
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.