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Shelton
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Shelton is a small city in western Washington surrounded by forests, hills, and the waters of the Puget Sound. It's known for its timber history, community events, and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
10,371
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.22°, -123.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1687 mm
Internet Speed
356 Mbps
Upload
448 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
16
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
202.0
Airport
SHN
Distance
4 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 2025-12-07.
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 82/100.
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