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Cerro Alto, Mexico

Guerrero · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Cerro Alto is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 531. Elevation: 4,895 ft (1,492 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
531 Population
4,895 ft Elevation 1,492 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
45.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone
$13,861 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$13,861 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$400/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population531
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.3%

Housing

B
Home ValueN/A
Rent$400
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C
Violent25/100K
PropertyN/A
Murder24.9/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking14.7%
Depression2.6%
Heart Disease16.3%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain45.7 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation4,895 ft (1,492 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population531
Elevation4,895 ft (1,492 m)
Coordinates18.3774°, -99.9573°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation45.7 inches (1,160 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Cerro Alto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cerro Alto 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. Cerro Alto has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cerro Alto is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 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

Cerro Alto 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

Cerro Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Cerro Alto has a population of 531. 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

531
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cerro Alto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Cerro Alto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cerro Alto 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 0.8% (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: Cerro Alto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living54.20 (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-Occupied66.4%
Renter-Occupied33.6%

Property Tax

In Cerro Alto, 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: Cerro Alto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease16.3%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
COPD15.5%
Kidney Disease22.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking6.0%
Physical Inactivity83.2%
Depression2.6%
Mental Distress5.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate79.0%
Premature Death163/100K

Food & Exercise

Cerro Alto 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, Cerro Alto receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Cerro Alto vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent24.9/100K
93% below US avg
Murder24.9/100K
295% above US avg

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
Cerro Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. 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 4,895 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.7 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation4,895 ft (1,492 m)
Coordinates18.3774°N, 99.9573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Cerro Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F — from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and February 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 Access81.2%

Safety & Disasters

C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Cerro Alto

What is the population of Cerro Alto?

Cerro Alto has a population of 531 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 Cerro Alto expensive to live in?

Cerro Alto 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 Cerro Alto safe?

Cerro Alto 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, Cerro Alto receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cerro Alto?

Cerro Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Cerro Alto?

The job market in Cerro Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Cerro Alto?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Cerro Alto?

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

How healthy is Cerro Alto?

The obesity rate in Cerro Alto 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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