Thermal
City in California, United States
Overview
Thermal, California is a rural desert city in the Coachella Valley, known for its close-knit agricultural community and proximity to the enigmatic Salton Sea. The area offers a unique mix of local culture, outdoor recreation, and hidden artistic installations. Visitors will find a tranquil escape from the bustle of California's big cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
33.64°, -116.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,230
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
60
English
90
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
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
84.0
Airport
TRM
Distance
2 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 2026-03-23.
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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.