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Yucca Valley
City in California, United States
Overview
Yucca Valley is a gateway community to Joshua Tree National Park, set within the California High Desert. It boasts impressive desert vistas, quirky local culture, and easy access to outdoor adventure. The town offers a unique blend of small-town charm and artistic creativity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
21,738
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
34.11°, -116.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,500
Local Cost
$1,910
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
18.2°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
8.5°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-5.7°C
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
127 mm
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSP
Distance
32 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 82/100.
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