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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 · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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