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Yelm
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Yelm is a charming small city in western Washington, known for its scenic natural surroundings and welcoming, tight-knit community. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation, local shops, and the relaxed pace of life characteristic of Pacific Northwest towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
10,617
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
46.94°, -122.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,495
Local Cost
$1,630
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
2.9°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-14.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1522 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
23
Transport
46
Walk Score
46
Footways
92.0
Airport
GRF
Distance
15 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 14 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 75/100.
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