Hercules, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 24,174 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Hercules experiences a Mediterranean climate, with cool summer breezes and mild winters.
Geography
Hercules lies near Interstate 80 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Cultural Attractions
The city is located near all of the cultural attractions the Bay Area has to offer.
Recreation
Hercules boasts seven parks, with ample open space areas and trails.
Historical
The area once was used solely by the Hercules Powder Co. which had created buffer zones to isolate the black-powder plant. When the plant closed in the 1970s, the buffer zones were transformed into a town.
| Population [details] | 24,174 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 714.39 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 39.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 60.57 °F/37.85 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 99.03 °F/64.22 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 17.61 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 37 |
| Cost of living [details] | 119.1 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Francisco (18.60 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL (20.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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