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Canyon
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Canyon is a welcoming small city in the Texas Panhandle, known for its charming downtown, Western heritage, and proximity to Palo Duro Canyon State Park. The city combines a friendly community atmosphere with lively student life thanks to West Texas A&M University.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
14,836
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.98°, -101.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
43.9°C
Record Low
-16.6°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
491 mm
Internet Speed
186 Mbps
Upload
44 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
97
Walk Score
97
Footways
193.0
Airport
TDW
Distance
23 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 5 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 2025-12-06.
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 78/100.
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