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General Info
Population	2,399
Center Elevation	190 ft(58 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$53,612
Median Rent	N/A
Median Income	$33,269
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun	312 days/yr
Avg. High	77°F
Avg. Low	57°F
Comfort Score	75/100Great
Temp Swing	34°F
Annual Precipitation	55"(140 cm)
Annual Snowfall	0"(0 cm)
Air Quality	AQI 43 (Avg)9 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability	34
Safety Score	0 (Crime Index)
School Rating	6.6/10
Internet Access	Fiber: 24%Cable: 15%
Demographics
Median Age	38.7 years
College Educated	14%
Remote Workers	5%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...
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