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Gómez Farías, Mexico

Tamaulipas · 🇲🇽 Mexico

Gómez Farías is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 883. Elevation: 1,145 ft (349 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
883 Population
1,145 ft Elevation 349 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
49.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey 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

Population883
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 Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI24 (Good)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)

Education

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

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband81.2%
Population883
Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates23.0473°, -99.1554°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.3 inches (1,253 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$13,861
Median Age42.0 years

Is Gómez Farías a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gómez Farías 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

Gómez Farías 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

Gómez Farías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Gómez Farías has a population of 883. 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

883
Total Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Gómez Farías vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Gómez Farías vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gómez Farías 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: Gómez Farías 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 Gómez Farías, 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: Gómez Farías 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

Gómez Farías 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, Gómez Farías receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: Gómez Farías 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
Gómez Farías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 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 1,145 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches
30% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Geography

Elevation1,145 ft (349 m)
Coordinates23.0473°N, 99.1554°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
June 83°F (29°C) 9.4 in Warmest, Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in

Gómez Farías has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F — from 64°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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 Gómez Farías

What is the population of Gómez Farías?

Gómez Farías has a population of 883 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 Gómez Farías expensive to live in?

Gómez Farías 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 Gómez Farías safe?

Gómez Farías 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, Gómez Farías receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Gómez Farías?

Gómez Farías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24.

How is the job market in Gómez Farías?

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

How much does housing cost in Gómez Farías?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $400.

How are the schools in Gómez Farías?

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

How healthy is Gómez Farías?

The obesity rate in Gómez Farías 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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