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Willows

City in California, United States

Overview

Willows is a small, friendly town in Northern California, best known as a gateway to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and the Mendocino National Forest. It offers a relaxed pace, warm hospitality, and easy access to outdoor adventures.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
39.52°, -122.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
72
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,335
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
55
English
99
Temperature
15.9°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
6.8°C
Record High
46.9°C
Record Low
-6.3°C
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
733 mm
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
20.0
Airport
WLW
Distance
2 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 65/100.

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