Barranca de Santa Clara, Mexico — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $13,861

82% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 25/100K

93% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 21.4%

36% lower than US avg

Median Rent $400

66% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.0%

12% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.1%

69% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.3%

81% lower than US avg

People

Population957

Median Age42.0 yrs

DensityN/A

Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median Income$13,861

Per Capita$13,861

Unemployment1.1%

Poverty2.3%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$400

OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent25/100K

PropertyN/A

Murder24.9/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking14.7%

Depression2.6%

Heart Disease16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)

AQI24 (Good)

Rain24.4 in/yr

Sunny Days355/yr

Elevation4,875 ft (1,486 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.4%

High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband81.2%

Population	957
Elevation	4,875 ft (1,486 m)
Coordinates	20.2554°, -103.6558°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	24.4 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$13,861
Median Age	42.0 years

Is Barranca de Santa Clara a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barranca de Santa Clara receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Barranca de Santa Clara has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barranca de Santa Clara is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Barranca de Santa Clara is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380.

Education

21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Barranca de Santa Clara enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 355 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Barranca de Santa Clara has a population of 957. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.5% female and 48.5% male. 13.5% of residents have a disability. 79.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

957

Total Population

42.0yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%

Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Barranca de Santa Clara vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

Barranca de Santa Clara vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barranca de Santa Clara is $13,861, which is 82% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,861 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 54.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Barranca de Santa Clara vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$13,861
	82% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$13,861

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.1%
	69% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.3%
	81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	54.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $400 (66% below the national average of $1,163).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$400
	66% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	66.4%
Renter-Occupied	33.6%

Property Tax

In Barranca de Santa Clara, 36.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 16.3% of residents, above the national average. 32.1% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 6.0% report binge drinking. 83.2% are physically inactive, above the national average. 2.6% report depression (below the 20.0% national average). 5.4% experience frequent mental distress.

Health Metrics: Barranca de Santa Clara vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.0%
	12% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	16.3%
High Blood Pressure	32.1%
COPD	15.5%
Kidney Disease	22.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	6.0%
Physical Inactivity	83.2%
Depression	2.6%
Mental Distress	5.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	79.0%

Premature Death	163/100K

Food & Exercise

Barranca de Santa Clara has a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. The murder rate is 24.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Overall, Barranca de Santa Clara receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Barranca de Santa Clara vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	24.9/100K
	93% below US avg
Murder	24.9/100K
	295% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	C
Safety Score	2.0 / 5.0

Barranca de Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 4,875 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.0°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	355 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	24.4 inches
	36% below US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	24.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	90.1%

Geography

Elevation	4,875 ft (1,486 m)
Coordinates	20.2554°N, 103.6558°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
May	74°F (23°C)	0.8 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	5.3 in
July	70°F (21°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	5.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in

Barranca de Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F — from 61°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.1").

21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 81.2% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	21.4%
	36% below US avg
High School+	90.0%

C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	81.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Barranca de Santa Clara

What is the population of Barranca de Santa Clara?

Barranca de Santa Clara has a population of 957 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is Barranca de Santa Clara expensive to live in?

Barranca de Santa Clara is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 54.2 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Barranca de Santa Clara safe?

Barranca de Santa Clara is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 25 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Overall, Barranca de Santa Clara receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Barranca de Santa Clara?

Barranca de Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Barranca de Santa Clara?

The job market in Barranca de Santa Clara is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Barranca de Santa Clara?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Barranca de Santa Clara?

21.4% of adults in Barranca de Santa Clara hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Barranca de Santa Clara?

The obesity rate in Barranca de Santa Clara is 36.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 83.2% are physically inactive. 2.6% of residents report depression.

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