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Sierra County
City in California, United States
Overview
Sierra County, located in southern New Mexico, is a gateway to natural beauty with attractions like historic hot springs, Elephant Butte Lake, and the Rio Grande. Its small towns offer a blend of quirky art, outdoor adventure, and relaxed desert living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
11,576
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.58°, -120.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,720
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
65
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
38 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 2025-12-07.
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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