El Costoche, 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 11.1%

208% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.3%

81% lower than US avg

People

Population613

Median Age21.0 yrs

DensityN/A

Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

Median Income$13,861

Per Capita$13,861

Unemployment11.1%

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)

Rain18.0 in/yr

Sunny Days362/yr

Elevation5,046 ft (1,538 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+21.4%

High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband81.2%

Population	613
Elevation	5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Coordinates	16.4017°, -96.3908°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Oaxaca
Average Temperature	68°F (20°C)
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation	18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$13,861
Median Age	21.0 years

Is El Costoche a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Costoche receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. El Costoche has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Costoche is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. 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

El Costoche 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

El Costoche enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 362 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

El Costoche has a population of 613. The median age is 21.0 years, 46% younger 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

613

Total Population

21.0yrs

Median Age

46% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%

Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

El Costoche vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages	100%

Social Characteristics

El Costoche vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Costoche 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 11.1% (above 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: El Costoche vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	11.1%
	208% above 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 El Costoche, 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: El Costoche 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

El Costoche 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, El Costoche receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: El Costoche 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

El Costoche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 18.0 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 5,046 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	18.0 inches
	53% below US avg
Snowfall	0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	24.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	90.1%

Geography

Elevation	5,046 ft (1,538 m)
Coordinates	16.4017°N, 96.3908°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.3 in
April	74°F (23°C)	0.8 in
May	75°F (24°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.9 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in
August	72°F (22°C)	3.9 in
September	72°F (22°C)	3.8 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.4 in
November	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
December	69°F (20°C)	0.2 in

El Costoche has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F — from 64°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January 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 El Costoche

What is the population of El Costoche?

El Costoche has a population of 613 residents and is located in Mexico.. The median age of residents is 21.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.5% female and 48.5% male.

Is El Costoche expensive to live in?

El Costoche 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 El Costoche safe?

El Costoche 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, El Costoche receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in El Costoche?

El Costoche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in El Costoche?

The job market in El Costoche faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.1% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in El Costoche?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in El Costoche?

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

How healthy is El Costoche?

The obesity rate in El Costoche 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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