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El Recodo, Mexico

Nayarit · 🇲🇽 Mexico

El Recodo is a small town in Nayarit, Mexico with a population of 768. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
768 Population
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mazatlan 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, 1.0% 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 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

People

Population768
Median Age42.0 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

B
Median Income$13,861
Per Capita$13,861
Unemployment1.0%
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 Temp78°F (26°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population768
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates22.5219°, -105.3419°
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceNayarit
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is El Recodo a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Recodo is $13,861, 82% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 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 Recodo 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 Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F. Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

El Recodo has a population of 768. 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

768
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

El Recodo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

El Recodo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Recodo 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 1.0% (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: El Recodo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

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

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% 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 El Recodo, 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 Recodo 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

El Recodo 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 Recodo receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: El Recodo 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
El Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter 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 128 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates22.5219°N, 105.3419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 13.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 13.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

El Recodo has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F — from 71°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.6") and April the driest (0.0").

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 El Recodo

What is the population of El Recodo?

El Recodo has a population of 768 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 El Recodo expensive to live in?

El Recodo 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 Recodo safe?

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

What is the weather like in El Recodo?

El Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in El Recodo?

The job market in El Recodo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in El Recodo?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in El Recodo?

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

How healthy is El Recodo?

The obesity rate in El Recodo 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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