Thurston County

City in Washington, United States

Overview

Thurston County, home to Washington's capital city Olympia, features a mix of lively urban districts and scenic natural reserves. The region is known for its progressive arts scene, abundant parks, and easy access to Puget Sound and the Cascade foothills. Visitors will find history, local culture, and outdoor adventure all within short drives.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
294,793
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.93°, -122.83°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,425
Local Cost
$2,090
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
85
English
100
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
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OLM
Distance
6 km

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Data sources

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.