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Forks
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Forks, Washington, is a small city set between the Pacific coast and the lush forests of Olympic National Park. Known for its rich timber history and as the setting of the Twilight saga, Forks charms visitors with its local hospitality, natural beauty, and relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
3,335
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.95°, -124.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,330
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
14.0°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
-10.3°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
2106 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
72 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
59
Walk Score
59
Footways
118.0
Airport
UIL
Distance
13 km
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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 7 tests. 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 70/100.
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