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Sumas
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Sumas is a charming, rural border town in northern Washington, set at the gateway to Canada. It offers a tranquil environment, friendly locals, and access to natural landscapes, making it a relaxing respite for travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
1,583
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
49.00°, -122.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,250
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$2,750
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
2.5°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1401 mm
Internet Speed
229 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
381.0
Airport
YXX
Distance
7 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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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